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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: $63,670

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $8,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,990 $94,990 $54,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     700
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     1,000
Lane departure warning     500
Premium Package     2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Navigation system     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     910
Lane departure warning     455
Premium Package     2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 8,445
Options (change) 0 0 7,680
Destination 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,690 $91,690 $63,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,796
Model Year202020202008
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine534hp E778hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7580, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$71,690$91,690$63,670
Adjustments for Features-2,720-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,970$88,005$63,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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

Model Year202020202008
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power charge port door$25$25 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
HEPA interior air filter $100 
Interior air filter$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200 
DC quick-charging capability$750$750 
High amperage charger$750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
Center stack smartphone cradle $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0 
Range alert$0$0 
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,190$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2392530

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

Model Year20202008
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in113.6 in
Length196.0 in191.2 in
Width77.3 in72.7 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,884 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

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