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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $20,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $21,127 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Options (change) 3,660 2,825 2,825 475
Options (change) 3,258 2,570 2,570 430
Destination 685 875 875 875
Total Price $27,325 $48,750 $53,800 $61,550
Total Invoice $25,070 $45,090 $49,735 $56,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,316
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp 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)215/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,325$48,750$53,800$61,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-4,705-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$44,745$49,095$55,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,960
Total Invoice$25,070$45,090$49,735$56,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,704-4,350-5,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$41,386$45,385$51,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$10,102

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,780$6,480$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$4,705$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,704-4,350-5,402

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in116.9 in
Length197.6 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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
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%
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%

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