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Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,320

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $4,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelModel SX5
TrimPerformanceM
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $92,400 $88,850
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Cargo cover 250  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
App support   250
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Cargo cover 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
App support   230
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Options (change) 6,250 6,950
Options (change) 0 6,330
Destination 1,170 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,320 $96,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 M
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,158
Model Year20122013
ModelModel SX5
TrimPerformanceM
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine416hp E555hp V8
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21275/40-20
Total Price$92,320$96,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,320$90,925

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122013
ModelModel SX5
TrimPerformanceM
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,445$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,347

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122013
ModelModel SX5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in115.5 in
Length196.0 in191.2 in
Width77.3 in76.1 in
Height56.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.621.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested211092%
Total Not Requested1758%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested092%
Total Not Requested08%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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