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

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Ford Freestar vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,840

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $17,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,749

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $16,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $27,162 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Stability Control 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 200 750 750  
Power passenger seat 305      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695      
Premium Package 375 1,800 1,800  
Console without shifter 150      
Memory system, driver seat 425      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
Heated front seats 245 500 500 500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200
Stability Control 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 170 685 685  
Power passenger seat 259      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591      
Premium Package 319 1,640 1,640  
Console without shifter 128      
Memory system, driver seat 362      
Power-adjustable pedals 128      
Heated front seats 208 455 455 455
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,186      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,535 6,775 6,775 3,675
Options (change) 3,857 6,165 6,165 3,340
Destination 730 875 875 875
Total Price $34,840 $52,700 $57,750 $64,750
Total Invoice $31,749 $48,685 $53,330 $59,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,229
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,840$52,700$57,750$64,750
Adjustments for Features0-765-1,465-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$51,935$56,285$62,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,610
Total Invoice$31,749$48,685$53,330$59,800
Adjustments for Features0-707-1,353-2,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,749$47,978$51,977$57,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$9,786

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
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
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   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,580$8,280$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$1,465$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-707-1,353-2,036

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelFreestar5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in116.9 in
Length201.0 in193.1 in
Width76.4 in73.2 in
Height70.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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