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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: $39,790

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,382

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750
Navigation system 1,850 1,550 1,900 1,900 1,900
Sunroof 995        
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195      
Package 303A 2,800        
Package 402A   3,100      
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Navigation system 1,610 1,349 1,730 1,730 1,730
Sunroof 866        
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040      
Package 303A 2,436        
Package 402A   2,697      
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     685 685 685
HD radio     315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Proximity key     910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 6,840 5,845 12,995 11,995 9,045
Options (change) 5,952 5,086 11,785 10,870 8,185
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $39,790 $44,795 $59,620 $63,920 $70,270
Total Invoice $36,382 $40,916 $54,925 $58,885 $64,760

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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: $19,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,078
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,790$44,795$59,620$63,920$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-505-505-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$42,570$59,115$63,415$69,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$4,300$10,650
Total Invoice$36,382$40,916$54,925$58,885$64,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,032-465-465-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,382$38,884$54,460$58,420$64,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,502$0$3,960$9,835

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,035$7,260$5,540$5,540$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$505$505$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,032-465-465-465

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.9 in191.1 in
Width76.2 in72.7 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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