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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: $23,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $21,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970
Package 303A 2,800            
Multicontour seats 595 595          
Navigation system 1,850 1,550          
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195          
Sunroof 995            
Package 402A   3,100          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950 950 950
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
M Sport Line     3,150        
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Luxury Seating Package             1,300
Package 303A 2,436            
Multicontour seats 518 518          
Navigation system 1,610 1,349          
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040          
Sunroof 866            
Package 402A   2,697          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865 865 865
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
M Sport Line     2,865        
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525 525
Luxury Seating Package             1,185
Options (change) 7,435 6,440 13,225 8,475 8,475 8,575 5,925
Options (change) 6,470 5,604 12,060 7,720 7,720 7,810 5,400
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $40,385 $45,390 $63,650 $64,500 $66,000 $70,900 $70,750
Total Invoice $36,900 $41,424 $58,705 $59,515 $60,895 $65,405 $65,295

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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: $18,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,161
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,385$45,390$63,650$64,500$66,000$70,900$70,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-5,035-4,710-4,710-4,710-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$43,165$58,615$59,790$61,290$66,190$65,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$1,175$2,675$7,575$7,275
Total Invoice$36,900$41,424$58,705$59,515$60,895$65,405$65,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,031-4,644-4,346-4,346-4,345-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,900$39,393$54,061$55,169$56,549$61,060$60,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,493$0$1,108$2,488$6,999$6,749

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelTaurusTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSHO528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200     
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit  $0    
Rear spoiler $200     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$100$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$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600      
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$7,570$10,380$10,055$10,055$10,055$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$5,035$4,710$4,710$4,710$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031-4,644-4,346-4,346-4,345-4,485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurus5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.9 in
Length202.9 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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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