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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $17,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim525i530i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $27,620
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $25,388
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   1,995
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595 195
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Limited Convenience Package         475
Sunshade, rear         225
Sunroof         895
Stability control         495
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,736
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540 170
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Limited Convenience Package         413
Sunshade, rear         196
Sunroof         779
Stability control         431
Options (change) 6,645 6,445 3,945 1,070 4,280
Options (change) 6,045 5,865 3,590 970 3,725
Destination 695 695 695 695 800
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $49,840 $53,940 $62,040 $85,965 $32,700
Total Invoice $45,595 $49,330 $56,700 $78,735 $29,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,225
Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim525i530i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$49,840$53,940$62,040$85,965$32,700
Adjustments for Features-500-1,150-500-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,340$52,790$61,540$82,800$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,200$33,460$0
Total Invoice$45,595$49,330$56,700$78,735$29,913
Adjustments for Features-457-1,052-457-2,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,138$48,278$56,243$75,836$29,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$11,105$30,698$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim525i530i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,065$3,415$6,080$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$1,150$500$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-457-1,052-457-2,8990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in200.4 in
Width72.7 in74.5 in
Height57.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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