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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $24,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $22,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscape
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $26,505
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $24,879
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,250       1,195
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Sunroof         995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,695
Interior ambient lighting         295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,050       1,016
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Sunroof         846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,291
Interior ambient lighting         251
Options (change) 5,975 4,475 2,150 1,325 5,180
Options (change) 5,440 4,075 1,960 1,205 4,404
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $53,770 $57,870 $63,995 $64,220 $29,380
Total Invoice $49,665 $53,450 $59,110 $59,320 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,156
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscape
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$53,770$57,870$63,995$64,220$29,380
Adjustments for Features-4,905-4,455-4,255-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,865$53,415$59,740$59,465$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,875$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,665$53,450$59,110$59,320$26,978
Adjustments for Features-4,531-4,115-3,930-4,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,134$49,335$55,180$54,928$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$10,046$9,794$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscape
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,320$7,870$7,670$8,170$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$4,455$4,255$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,531-4,115-3,930-4,3920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in103.1 in
Length193.1 in174.7 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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