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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: $22,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $21,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $24,879 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 1,195 1,800 1,800  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695      
Sunroof 995      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package 1,016 1,640 1,640  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291      
Sunroof 846      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,180 6,325 6,325 1,325
Options (change) 4,404 5,760 5,760 1,205
Destination 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,380 $52,250 $57,300 $62,400
Total Invoice $26,978 $48,280 $52,925 $57,665

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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: $19,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,410
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,380$52,250$57,300$62,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-3,830-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$49,120$53,470$58,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$26,978$48,280$52,925$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,892-3,538-3,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$45,388$49,387$54,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$8,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$3,115$6,245$6,945$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$3,830$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,892-3,538-3,539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelEscape5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.9 in
Length174.7 in193.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft318.4 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 cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%
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 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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