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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: $32,605

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,830

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,392

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $27,620
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $25,388
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         2,200 2,200  
Sunroof           0  
Executive Package           4,000  
Limited Convenience Package             475
Navigation system             1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             995
Sunshade, rear             225
Stability control             495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 525    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         2,025 2,025  
Sunroof           0  
Executive Package           3,680  
Limited Convenience Package             413
Navigation system             1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             866
Sunshade, rear             196
Stability control             431
Options (change) 5,025 4,875 3,575 3,575 3,425 6,200 4,185
Options (change) 4,625 4,485 3,290 3,290 3,145 5,705 3,642
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 800
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $58,420 $53,602 $62,270 $66,570 $77,820 $110,795 $32,605
Total Invoice $55,030 $50,222 $58,625 $62,625 $73,080 $103,800 $29,830

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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: $14,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,672
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$58,420$53,602$62,270$66,570$77,820$110,795$32,605
Adjustments for Features-6,330-6,105-6,330-8,280-11,980-16,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,090$47,497$55,940$58,290$65,840$94,615$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,343$47,118$0
Total Invoice$55,030$50,222$58,625$62,625$73,080$103,800$29,830
Adjustments for Features-5,963-5,720-5,959-7,789-11,250-15,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,067$44,502$52,666$54,836$61,830$88,642$29,830
Cost Above Minimum$4,565$0$8,164$10,334$17,328$44,140$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTaurus
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power door closers     $300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system     $500 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera     $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
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$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50 
Wireless charging station     $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Heated second row seats     $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat     $100 
Massage, passenger seat     $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,270$10,045$10,270$12,220$15,920$20,120$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,330$6,105$6,330$8,280$11,980$16,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,963-5,720-5,959-7,789-11,250-15,1580

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
Model5-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in112.9 in
Length194.6 in200.4 in
Width73.5 in74.5 in
Height58.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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