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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: $40,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $23,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $21,805

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Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurusTaurus
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $29,635 $35,025
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500            
M Sport Line 3,150            
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575    
Luxury Seating Package         1,300    
Adaptive cruise control           1,195 1,195
Navigation system           1,850 1,550
Multicontour seats           595 595
Sunroof           995  
Package 303A           2,800  
Package 402A             3,100
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475            
M Sport Line 2,865            
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525    
Luxury Seating Package         1,185    
Adaptive cruise control           1,040 1,040
Navigation system           1,610 1,349
Multicontour seats           518 518
Sunroof           866  
Package 303A           2,436  
Package 402A             2,697
Options (change) 13,225 8,475 8,475 8,575 5,925 7,435 6,440
Options (change) 12,060 7,720 7,720 7,810 5,400 6,470 5,604
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 795 795
Total Price $63,650 $64,500 $66,000 $70,900 $70,750 $40,385 $45,390
Total Invoice $58,705 $59,515 $60,895 $65,405 $65,295 $36,900 $41,424

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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: $18,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,161
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurusTaurus
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$63,650$64,500$66,000$70,900$70,750$40,385$45,390
Adjustments for Features-5,035-4,710-4,710-4,710-4,8600-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,615$59,790$61,290$66,190$65,890$40,385$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$2,675$7,575$7,275$0$2,780
Total Invoice$58,705$59,515$60,895$65,405$65,295$36,900$41,424
Adjustments for Features-4,644-4,346-4,346-4,345-4,4850-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,061$55,169$56,549$61,060$60,810$36,900$39,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,108$2,488$6,999$6,749$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurusTaurus
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Safety key     $5$5
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0      
Body kit$0      
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,380$10,055$10,055$10,055$10,205$5,345$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$4,710$4,710$4,710$4,860$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,644-4,346-4,346-4,345-4,4850-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in202.9 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,016 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 Legroom35.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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