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

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Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,195

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $31,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,215

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $28,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelFiesta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $15,984 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Upgrade Package 820        
Sunroof 745        
Leather seating surfaces 825 1,450      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Upgrade Package 714        
Sunroof 648        
Leather seating surfaces 718 1,320      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 2,800 4,325 2,875 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 2,436 3,935 2,615 2,185 2,115
Destination 795 895 895 895 895
Total Price $20,195 $52,120 $56,270 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $19,215 $48,160 $51,990 $59,335 $60,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,392
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelFiesta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,195$52,120$56,270$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,010-6,010-6,750-7,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,195$46,110$50,260$57,495$57,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$11,385$11,460
Total Invoice$19,215$48,160$51,990$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,553-5,553-6,234-7,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,215$42,607$46,437$53,101$53,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,830$10,494$10,558

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelFiesta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50    
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
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 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
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
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $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
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$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$1,645$7,655$7,655$8,395$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,010$6,010$6,750$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,553-5,553-6,234-7,065

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelFiesta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in116.9 in
Length173.6 in193.1 in
Width66.8 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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%

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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