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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: $35,265

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,227

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $17,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $27,177 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Power passenger seat 305        
Stability Control 595        
Obstacle detection, rear 200        
Premium Package 375 2,250 1,000 2,300  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695        
Console without shifter 150        
Memory system, driver seat 425        
Power-adjustable pedals 150        
Heated front seats 245 500 500 500 500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395        
Power liftgate 400        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Proximity key     1,000    
Power passenger seat 265        
Stability Control 518        
Obstacle detection, rear 174        
Premium Package 326 2,050 910 2,095  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 605        
Console without shifter 131        
Memory system, driver seat 370        
Power-adjustable pedals 131        
Heated front seats 213 455 455 455 455
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,214        
Power liftgate 348        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Proximity key     910    
Options (change) 4,935 5,975 5,725 5,550 3,175
Options (change) 4,295 5,435 5,205 5,050 2,885
Destination 755 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,265 $53,770 $59,120 $67,395 $66,070
Total Invoice $32,227 $49,660 $54,580 $62,200 $61,000

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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: $16,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,872
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,265$53,770$59,120$67,395$66,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-1,940-2,880-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,265$52,080$57,180$64,515$63,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$12,435$11,510
Total Invoice$32,227$49,660$54,580$62,200$61,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,561-1,791-2,658-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,227$48,099$52,789$59,542$58,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,690$11,443$10,611

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelFreestar5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key  $250$250 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror$25    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0    
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,355$9,605$10,545$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$1,940$2,880$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,561-1,791-2,658-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
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

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%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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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