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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim528i535i550iM5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $38,155
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $35,025
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,550
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Package 402A         3,100
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,349
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Package 402A         2,697
Options (change) 10,545 9,545 6,645 3,995 4,650
Options (change) 9,600 8,685 6,050 3,635 4,046
Destination 825 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $55,970 $60,170 $66,270 $91,720 $43,600
Total Invoice $51,635 $55,505 $61,150 $84,830 $39,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,410
Model Year20082008200820082012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim528i535i550iM5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$55,970$60,170$66,270$91,720$43,600
Adjustments for Features000-2,515-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,970$60,170$66,270$89,205$41,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$33,235$0
Total Invoice$51,635$55,505$61,150$84,830$39,866
Adjustments for Features000-2,326-1,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,635$55,505$61,150$82,504$38,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,515$30,869$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008200820082012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim528i535i550iM5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,840$3,840$6,355$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,515$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,326-1,641

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in202.9 in
Width72.7 in76.2 in
Height57.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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