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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: $59,745

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $26,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Technology Package       1,850 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350  
Premium Package       2,250 1,000  
Cold Weather Package       1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
App support       250 250 250
Proximity key       1,000 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Convenience Package           1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500
Sport Package           2,600
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0      
Technology Package       1,685 1,685  
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230  
Premium Package       2,050 910  
Cold Weather Package       1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
App support       230 230 230
Proximity key       910 910  
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Convenience Package           1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475
Sport Package           2,365
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 8,000 11,950 10,700 9,750
Options (change) 0 0 0 10,885 9,745 8,895
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $86,500 $106,000 $138,700 $59,745 $64,095 $72,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,171
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$86,500$106,000$138,700$59,745$64,095$72,645
Adjustments for Features-3,555-4,305-5,27000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,945$101,695$133,430$59,745$64,095$71,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$4,350$12,200

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

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000   
Automated lane change$300$300$300   
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25   
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100   
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750   
100 kWh battery pack $0$0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200   
75 kWh battery pack$0     
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750   
High amperage charger $750$750   
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0   
Range alert$0$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
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 panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$11,625$12,375$13,340$8,070$8,070$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$4,305$5,270$0$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments25925623900-646

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

Model Year20182012
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.1 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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