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

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $40,418 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 995        
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Heated second row seats   350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Parking Assistance Package         700
Luxury Seating Package         1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Navigation system 755        
Sunroof 945        
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335      
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 525
Heated second row seats   320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Parking Assistance Package         645
Luxury Seating Package         1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery         920
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,785 12,265 10,815 10,415 6,125
Options (change) 3,595 11,285 9,950 9,580 5,630
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,430 $65,660 $69,510 $73,410 $80,520
Total Invoice $44,888 $61,690 $65,285 $68,915 $75,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,547
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,430$65,660$69,510$73,410$80,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,400-4,350-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$63,260$67,110$69,060$74,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$5,800$11,510
Total Invoice$44,888$61,690$65,285$68,915$75,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,254-4,084-5,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$59,435$63,031$64,831$70,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,596$5,396$10,734

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
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    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,270$9,670$9,670$11,620$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,400$4,350$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255-2,254-4,084-5,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.1 in
Length202.9 in194.6 in
Width76.2 in73.5 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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