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Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $33,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $30,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelEscape5-Series
TrimHybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,505 $55,400
Base Invoice $24,879 $51,150
Premium Package 1,195 2,500
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695  
Sunroof 995  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Navigation system   1,900
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package 1,016 2,275
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291  
Sunroof 846  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Navigation system   1,730
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,180 6,245
Options (change) 4,404 5,685
Destination 695 825
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $29,380 $62,470
Total Invoice $26,978 $57,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,269
Model Year20082009
ModelEscape5-Series
TrimHybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H300hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,380$62,470
Adjustments for Features0-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$56,605
Total Invoice$26,978$57,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$52,247

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelEscape5-Series
TrimHybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,515$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,413

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelEscape5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in113.6 in
Length174.7 in191.2 in
Width71.1 in72.7 in
Height67.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested183092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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