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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: $59,345

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $27,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Cold Weather Package       950 950 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces       1,450        
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750 750  
LED headlights       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Rearview camera       400 400 400 400  
Semi-automated parking system       500 500 500 500 500
Premium Package         1,500 1,500 1,500  
Executive Package               4,300
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Cold Weather Package       865 865 865 865 865
Leather seating surfaces       1,320        
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685 685 685  
LED headlights       1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Rearview camera       365 365 365 365  
Semi-automated parking system       455 455 455 455 455
Premium Package         1,365 1,365 1,365  
Executive Package               3,915
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,400 8,450 8,450 8,450 9,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,650 7,695 7,695 7,695 8,695
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $86,500 $106,000 $138,700 $59,345 $65,045 $66,545 $71,345 $75,445

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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: $23,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,342
Model Year20182018201820152015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$86,500$106,000$138,700$59,345$65,045$66,545$71,345$75,445
Adjustments for Features-3,530-4,280-5,2450-950-950-950-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,970$101,720$133,455$59,345$64,095$65,595$70,395$71,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$4,750$6,250$11,050$12,300

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

Model Year20182018201820152015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$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     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$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$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$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$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75     
Cargo mat$40$40$40     
Cargo net$40$40$40     
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100     
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50     
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125 
Residual heat   $50$50$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$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750     
High amperage charger $750$750     
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200     
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0     
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0     
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0     
Range alert$0$0$0     
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   $25 
Tachometer   $75$75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50
Ceramic controls       $0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals  $75     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $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 panel$300$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$10,475$11,225$12,190$6,945$7,895$7,895$7,895$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$4,280$5,245$0$950$950$950$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments2572542380-884-884-883-3,530

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

Model Year20182015
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested225079%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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