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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: $45,390

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurus5-Series
TrimSHO550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,025 $57,220
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Multicontour seats 595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Multicontour seats 518  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,440 9,900
Options (change) 5,604 9,035
Destination 795 895
Total Price $45,390 $72,795
Total Invoice $41,424 $67,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,157
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurus5-Series
TrimSHO550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,390$72,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$70,010
Total Invoice$41,424$67,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,424$64,581

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurus5-Series
TrimSHO550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,570$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,415 lb.4,519 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 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%
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 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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