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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: $44,195

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $23,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,394

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $23,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim540iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $38,155
Base Invoice $53,180 $35,035
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
AWD 2,300  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Multicontour seats   595
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 370  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
AWD 2,140  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Multicontour seats   518
Options (change) 10,225 5,245
Options (change) 9,430 4,564
Destination 995 795
Total Price $67,670 $44,195
Total Invoice $63,605 $40,394

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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: $18,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,596
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim540iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$67,670$44,195
Adjustments for Features-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,760$44,195
Total Invoice$63,605$40,394
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,990$40,394

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim540iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,955$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in112.9 in
Length194.6 in202.9 in
Width73.5 in76.2 in
Height58.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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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