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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: $34,610

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,589

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,053 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 1,995        
Sunroof 895        
Sunshade, rear 225        
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Navigation system 1,736        
Sunroof 779        
Sunshade, rear 196        
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Options (change) 3,115 6,550 5,050 2,725 1,900
Options (change) 2,711 5,965 4,600 2,485 1,730
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $34,610 $54,345 $58,445 $64,570 $64,795
Total Invoice $31,589 $50,190 $53,975 $59,635 $59,845

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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: $15,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,856
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,610$54,345$58,445$64,570$64,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-3,605-3,405-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$50,290$54,840$61,165$60,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$31,589$50,190$53,975$59,635$59,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-3,329-3,145-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,589$46,445$50,646$56,490$56,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$10,045$9,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power trunk closer $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
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
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$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 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,770$7,320$7,120$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055$3,605$3,405$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,745-3,329-3,145-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.9 in
Length200.4 in193.1 in
Width74.5 in73.2 in
Height61.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft318.4 ft3

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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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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

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