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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: $27,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $26,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $21,127 $48,295 $53,180
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Options (change) 3,660 2,150 700
Options (change) 3,258 1,980 645
Destination 685 995 995
Total Price $27,325 $54,345 $58,145
Total Invoice $25,070 $51,270 $54,820

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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: $19,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,271
Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,325$54,345$58,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,345-7,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$47,000$50,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$25,070$51,270$54,820
Adjustments for Features0-6,929-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$44,341$47,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,554

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,775$9,120$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,345$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,929-6,925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in117.1 in
Length197.6 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft318.7 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 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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