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

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Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,165

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $21,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,126

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $19,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Interior Power Package 295            
Interior Convenience Package 595            
SYNC 395            
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995        
Sunroof 960 960 960        
Heated front seats 240 240          
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295          
Leather seating surfaces 895            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995        
Satellite radio 195 195 195        
Power liftgate 475 475          
Limited Ultimate Package     825        
Cold Weather Package       1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Premium Package       2,250 1,000 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Technology Package       1,850 1,850    
Proximity key         1,000    
Interior Power Package 257            
Interior Convenience Package 518            
SYNC 344            
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736        
Sunroof 835 835 835        
Heated front seats 209 209          
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257          
Leather seating surfaces 779            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866        
Satellite radio 170 170 170        
Power liftgate 413 413          
Limited Ultimate Package     718        
Cold Weather Package       1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Premium Package       2,050 910 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Technology Package       1,685 1,685    
Proximity key         910    
Options (change) 7,335 5,155 4,970 8,650 8,400 6,450 4,000
Options (change) 6,384 4,486 4,325 7,875 7,645 5,870 3,640
Destination 800 800 800 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,165 $35,725 $36,520 $56,445 $61,795 $68,295 $66,895
Total Invoice $32,126 $32,694 $33,416 $52,100 $57,020 $63,020 $61,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,476
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,165$35,725$36,520$56,445$61,795$68,295$66,895
Adjustments for Features-1250-700-2,830-3,080-3,080-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,040$35,725$35,820$53,615$58,715$65,215$64,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$780$0$5,100$11,600$10,600
Total Invoice$32,126$32,694$33,416$52,100$57,020$63,020$61,755
Adjustments for Features-1140-641-2,612-2,842-2,842-2,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,012$32,694$32,775$49,488$54,178$60,178$59,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$763$0$4,690$10,690$9,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
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$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
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$50$50    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Second-row high console  $250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$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$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
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
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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
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
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 height adjuster, 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
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,440$7,140$9,270$9,520$9,520$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$700$2,830$3,080$3,080$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-641-2,612-2,842-2,842-2,474

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurus X5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.9 in
Length200.3 in193.1 in
Width74.9 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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