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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: $45,185

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,757

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $40,182 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Navigation system 795 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 995        
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
Premium Package   2,400 2,200    
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700    
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated steering wheel         200
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 755 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Sunroof 945        
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685  
Premium Package   2,185 2,000    
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Xenon HID headlights   730      
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635    
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated steering wheel         180
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,790 10,545 9,545 6,645 4,195
Options (change) 1,700 9,600 8,685 6,050 3,815
Destination 875 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $45,185 $55,970 $60,170 $66,270 $91,920
Total Invoice $42,757 $51,635 $55,505 $61,150 $85,010

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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: $13,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,722
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$45,185$55,970$60,170$66,270$91,920
Adjustments for Features-3,005000-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,180$55,970$60,170$66,270$89,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,300$33,335
Total Invoice$42,757$51,635$55,505$61,150$85,010
Adjustments for Features-2,844000-2,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,913$51,635$55,505$61,150$82,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,870$9,515$30,957

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelTaurus5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSHO528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Metal pedals$75    
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,445$3,440$3,440$3,440$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0$0$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,844000-2,418

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,970 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 SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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%

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