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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: $16,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i540i540dM550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $42,770
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $40,418
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700  
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Luxury Seating Package       1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,995
Sunroof         995
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525  
Luxury Seating Package       1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery       920  
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,895
Sunroof         945
Options (change) 10,325 8,875 8,475 6,125 3,785
Options (change) 9,505 8,170 7,800 5,630 3,595
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $63,720 $67,570 $71,470 $80,520 $47,430
Total Invoice $59,910 $63,505 $67,135 $75,565 $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: $15,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,988
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i540i540dM550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$63,720$67,570$71,470$80,520$47,430
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,100-3,050-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,620$66,470$68,420$74,770$47,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$12,150$0
Total Invoice$59,910$63,505$67,135$75,565$44,888
Adjustments for Features-1,034-1,034-2,865-5,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,876$62,471$64,270$70,169$44,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,595$5,394$11,293$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i540i540dM550iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,570$8,570$10,520$13,220$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,100$3,050$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,034-1,034-2,865-5,3960

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,970 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 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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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