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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $38,155
Base Invoice $55,585 $35,025
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 10,975 5,845
Options (change) 10,010 5,086
Destination 875 795
Total Price $72,050 $44,795
Total Invoice $66,470 $40,906

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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: $24,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,225
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$72,050$44,795
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,515$44,795
Total Invoice$66,470$40,906
Adjustments for Features-2,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,131$40,906

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,880$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.9 in
Length193.1 in202.9 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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