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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: $66,985

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $46,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP85D530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,000 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000        
Subzero Weather Package 1,000        
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550  
Wood trim 750       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,450      
Satellite radio 0        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350  
Automated parking system, remote     750 750 750
Parking Assistance Package         700
Heated front seats         500
Premium Interior and Lighting 0        
Subzero Weather Package 0        
Autopilot Convenience Features 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505 505  
Wood trim 0       0
Leather seating surfaces 0 1,335      
Satellite radio 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930  
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320  
Automated parking system, remote     690 690 690
Parking Assistance Package         645
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 15,000 13,590 12,890 12,490 6,000
Options (change) 0 12,505 11,860 11,490 5,520
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $113,700 $66,985 $71,585 $75,485 $80,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,111
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP85D530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine463hp E248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$113,700$66,985$71,585$75,485$80,395
Adjustments for Features0-105-355-2,305-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,700$66,880$71,230$73,180$77,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$6,300$10,310

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

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP85D530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300    
Automated parking system, remote$200 $200$200$200
Display key  $50$50$50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100
Power charge port door$25    
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
85 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Range alert$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,975$10,080$10,330$12,280$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$355$2,305$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-99-333-2,163-3,008

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,747 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 P85D

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 sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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