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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,345

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $23,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $56,450
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Wood trim 750  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Premium Package   1,950
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Automated parking system, remote   750
AWD   2,300
Premium Interior and Lighting 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Autopilot Convenience Features 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Cold Weather Package   735
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Premium Package   1,795
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Automated parking system, remote   690
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 14,000 11,900
Options (change) 0 10,975
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,700 $69,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,060
Model Year20152017
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine422hp E335hp I6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)95/106 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$92,700$69,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,700$67,865

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152017
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300 
Display key $50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power charge port door$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Range alert$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,625$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,390

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152017
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in117.1 in
Length196.0 in194.6 in
Width77.3 in73.5 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,824 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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