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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Trim540iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $42,770
Base Invoice $53,180 $40,418
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 1,950  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
AWD 2,300  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Cold Weather Package 735  
Premium Package 1,795  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
AWD 2,140  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 9,975 3,785
Options (change) 9,205 3,595
Destination 995 875
Total Price $67,420 $47,430
Total Invoice $63,380 $44,888

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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: $16,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,990
Model Year20172018
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)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$67,420$47,430
Adjustments for Features-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,695$47,430
Total Invoice$63,380$44,888
Adjustments for Features-3,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,878$44,888

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Curve control $50
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,695$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172018
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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