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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: $40,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $17,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Navigation system 1,850 1,550 1,900 1,900  
Multicontour seats 595 595      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195      
Sunroof 995        
Package 303A 2,800        
Package 402A   3,100      
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Premium Package     2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Rearview camera     400 400  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Luxury Seating Package         1,300
Navigation system 1,610 1,349 1,730 1,730  
Multicontour seats 518 518      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040      
Sunroof 866        
Package 303A 2,436        
Package 402A   2,697      
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Premium Package     2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Rearview camera     365 365  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
Luxury Seating Package         1,185
Options (change) 7,435 6,440 10,375 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 6,470 5,604 9,450 8,450 4,990
Destination 795 795 925 925 925
Total Price $40,385 $45,390 $59,100 $63,600 $69,100
Total Invoice $36,900 $41,434 $54,530 $58,685 $63,780

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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: $15,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,037
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,385$45,390$59,100$63,600$69,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,810-2,810-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$43,165$56,290$60,790$66,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$4,500$10,250
Total Invoice$36,900$41,434$54,530$58,685$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,031-2,593-2,593-2,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,900$39,403$51,937$56,092$61,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,503$0$4,155$9,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
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   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
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  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75   
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $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    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,745$6,970$7,555$7,555$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,810$2,810$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031-2,593-2,593-2,363

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.9 in
Length202.9 in193.1 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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