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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: $32,605

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,830

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $25,388 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Limited Convenience Package 475            
Navigation system 1,995            
Stability control 495            
Sunshade, rear 225            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           2,200 2,200
Sunroof             0
Executive Package             4,000
Limited Convenience Package 413            
Navigation system 1,736            
Stability control 431            
Sunshade, rear 196            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           2,025 2,025
Sunroof             0
Executive Package             3,680
Options (change) 4,185 5,025 4,875 3,575 3,575 3,425 6,200
Options (change) 3,642 4,625 4,485 3,290 3,290 3,145 5,705
Destination 800 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,605 $58,420 $53,602 $62,270 $66,570 $77,820 $110,795
Total Invoice $29,830 $55,030 $50,222 $58,625 $62,625 $73,080 $103,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,672
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$32,605$58,420$53,602$62,270$66,570$77,820$110,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,330-6,105-6,330-8,280-11,980-16,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$52,090$47,497$55,940$58,290$65,840$94,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,343$47,118
Total Invoice$29,830$55,030$50,222$58,625$62,625$73,080$103,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,963-5,720-5,959-7,789-11,250-15,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$49,067$44,502$52,666$54,836$61,830$88,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,565$0$8,164$10,334$17,328$44,140

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power door closers      $300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras      $500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$10,270$10,045$10,270$12,220$15,920$20,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330$6,105$6,330$8,280$11,980$16,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,963-5,720-5,959-7,789-11,250-15,158

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.1 in
Length200.4 in194.6 in
Width74.5 in73.5 in
Height61.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Power door closers300No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

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