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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model1-SeriesTaurus
Trim135iSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $38,155
Base Invoice $36,335 $35,025
Premium Package 2,400  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Technology Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Premium Package 2,185  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Technology Package 2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 6,880 4,650
Options (change) 6,285 4,046
Destination 925 795
Total Price $47,105 $43,600
Total Invoice $43,545 $39,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,384
Model Year20132012
Model1-SeriesTaurus
Trim135iSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$47,105$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,105$41,735
Total Invoice$43,545$39,866
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,545$38,161

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
Model1-SeriesTaurus
Trim135iSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,780$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
Model1-SeriesTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.9 in
Length172.2 in202.9 in
Width68.8 in76.2 in
Height56.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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