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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $22,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,856

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $21,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim540iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $39,300
Base Invoice $53,180 $36,254
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Rearview camera 400  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
AWD 2,300  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Rearview camera 370  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
AWD 2,140  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 10,225 5,385
Options (change) 9,430 4,807
Destination 995 795
Total Price $67,670 $45,480
Total Invoice $63,605 $41,856

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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: $19,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,765
Model Year20172013
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$45,480
Adjustments for Features-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,495$45,480
Total Invoice$63,605$41,856
Adjustments for Features-2,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,621$41,856

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172013
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 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$9,045$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172013
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.4,343 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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested140048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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