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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: $20,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,580

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $19,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,687 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Semi-automated parking system 395 500 500 500 500 500
Premium Package   2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750  
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Semi-automated parking system 336 455 455 455 455 455
Premium Package   2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685  
Rearview camera   365 365 365 365  
Options (change) 4,785 7,500 4,900 4,900 4,900 3,200
Options (change) 4,068 6,825 4,460 4,460 4,460 2,910
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,690 $58,695 $61,745 $63,245 $67,995 $70,495
Total Invoice $35,580 $54,685 $57,515 $58,895 $63,265 $65,580

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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: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,670
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,690$58,695$61,745$63,245$67,995$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,760-3,810-3,810-3,810-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$53,935$57,935$59,435$64,185$64,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$5,500$10,250$10,800
Total Invoice$35,580$54,685$57,515$58,895$63,265$65,580
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-3,549-3,548-3,545-5,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,580$50,250$53,966$55,347$59,720$60,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,716$5,097$9,470$9,972

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelEscape5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power trunk closer $350   $350
Proximity key $250   $250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Safety key$5     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,195$7,955$7,005$7,005$7,005$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,760$3,810$3,810$3,810$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,435-3,549-3,548-3,545-5,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,255 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 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 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

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
Leather door panel trim250No
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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