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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: $25,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $23,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $24,879 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Premium Package 1,195 2,600          
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695            
Sunroof 995            
Interior ambient lighting 295            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Premium Package 1,016 2,365          
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291            
Sunroof 846            
Interior ambient lighting 251            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 5,180 4,400 1,800 1,800 1,800 500 0
Options (change) 4,404 4,005 1,640 1,640 1,640 455 0
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,380 $54,825 $57,825 $59,325 $64,125 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $26,978 $50,650 $53,435 $54,815 $59,235 $60,350 $87,875

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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: $20,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,702
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$29,380$54,825$57,825$59,325$64,125$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,380-4,430-4,430-4,430-5,580-7,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$49,445$53,395$54,895$59,695$59,745$87,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$5,450$10,250$10,300$38,000
Total Invoice$26,978$50,650$53,435$54,815$59,235$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,970-4,094-4,093-4,092-5,155-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$45,680$49,341$50,722$55,143$55,195$80,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,661$5,042$9,463$9,515$35,100

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $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
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$8,870$7,920$7,920$7,920$9,070$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380$4,430$4,430$4,430$5,580$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,970-4,094-4,093-4,092-5,155-7,095

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelEscape5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.9 in
Length174.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 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 display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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