A comparison of two cars I would like to own:

Presented by: Keely LockwoodProject 15: Buying Your First Car1/10/11

a Ford Escape Hybrid 2010 and a BMW X5 2010

vs.

Ford Escape BMW X5

Comparison

Let’s Look At the Ford Escape Hybrid 2010

I am considering buying this car mostly because it is a hybrid, meaning it’s eco-friendly. It is a

hybrid, so it requires less gasoline, and its seats are made of 100% post-industrial materials,

creating an Earth-Friendly material. The cushions use a foam made from the oils of soybeans. This

car is better for the environment.

Safety Features of the Ford Escape Hybrid 2010

The safety rating of the Ford Escape Hybrid is pretty good. Below are some of the important

safety features this car has:

• Safe interior: front crumple zone and side-door intrusion beamso Dual-stage front airbags including protection coverage for driver and

front passenger 6 standard airbags Safety Canopy System: side curtain airbags Side view mirrors with integrated spotter mirrors to prevent blind

spots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8q6xL68UZk

Safety Features Video

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Ford Escape Hybrid 2010

The Ford Escape Hybrid is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio• SYNC, mp3 player• Bluetooth• Navigation System (SIRIUS Travel

Link) with a turn by turn voice, current traffic updates, weather forecasts, fuel prices, sports scores & schedules and movie listings

• Park Assist: parks the car for you

• AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control: The car has sensors that automatically apply break pressure and adjusts engine power to keep the vehicle under control when the driver takes a sharp turn or swerve.

• Rear-view camera• Hybrid: electrically propelled• DVD headrest system

These features are important to have in a car because my family loves listening to music and having a variety available. The navigation system is very good and provides much more than just directions. It parks for the driver and also keeps the car in control. The

hybrid car is electrically propelled, therefore not requiring as much gasoline, and it also has a rear-view camera.

Specifications of the Ford Escape Hybrid 2010

o Automatic transmissiono 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Engineo 153 @ 6,000 horsepowero The maximum cargo capacity is unavailableo Comes in black, green, slate, silver, blue and whiteo Regular unleaded is recommended o Front Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Ford Escape Hybrid 2010

FWD: City MPG 34 4WD: City MPG 30FWD: Highway MPG 31 4WD: Highway MPG 27

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.07 in DecemberAverage miles per week I drive: 200 miles

Total weekly gas bill: Around $198

Now let’s look at the BMW X5 2010I am considering buying the BMW X5 because it is

supposed to be a very safe car. It has features that will protect the interior of the car. I also really like the way the car looks in both the interior and exterior. The car

is very comfortable because of the nice seats it provides. It also has a great sound system with many

channels and amazing sound for the passengers.

Safety features of the BMW X5 xDrive35i

The safety rating of the BMW X5 is pretty good as well. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• In emergency situations, the car contacts help and provides critical information such as the vehicle’s position and the type of accident.

• The dashboard projects data on to the windshield directly in the driver’s vision to prevent looking down while driving.

• Active Cruise Control: maintains the desired speed while on the highway and reduces the speed when another car enters the area.

• Radars and cameras monitor lane changes• Bi-xenon headlights help see everything and everything can see you.• Dynamic Stability Control: helps keep the car controlled by preventing wheel slips

and swerving.• There is a body shell provided for the driver and front seat passenger.

Technology and Entertainment Features of the BMW X5

The BMW X5 is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

• There is a DVD player mounted in between the two front seats for the backseat passengers to enjoy.

• The car offers a high-end audio system with a nine-channel amplifier• There are sixteen high performance speakers• While driving, the car will provide current news like business, stock market

news and weather updates.• BMW Teleservice: the car automatically contacts somebody from BMW when

there is a problem with the car.• Passengers can surf the internet while driving, the internet is available on the

move.

Specifications of the BMW X5 xDrive35i

o Automatic Transmissiono 260-horsepower inline six-cylinder Engineo 300 horsepower at 6-cylindero Cargo capacity: 680 kgo Top speed is 235 km

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the BMW X5

City MPG 17Highway MPG 25

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.07 in DecemberAverage miles per week I drive: 200 miles

Total weekly gas bill: Around $214

Final Costs

Ford Escape Hybrid 2010 BMW X5 xDrive35i

$31,865 - $34,328 $44,758 - $52,786