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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: $38,690

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,580

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $16,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $30,687 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Semi-automated parking system 395 500 500 500 500
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Semi-automated parking system 336 455 455 455 455
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Options (change) 4,785 8,675 7,175 4,850 4,025
Options (change) 4,068 7,895 6,530 4,415 3,660
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $38,690 $56,470 $60,570 $66,695 $66,920
Total Invoice $35,580 $52,120 $55,905 $61,565 $61,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,070
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,690$56,470$60,570$66,695$66,920
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-3,310-3,110-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$52,710$57,260$63,585$63,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$35,580$52,120$55,905$61,565$61,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-3,055-2,871-3,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,580$48,650$52,850$58,694$58,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,044$9,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,695$7,455$7,005$6,805$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$3,310$3,110$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,470-3,055-2,871-3,332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,255 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

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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