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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,965

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim325i330iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $38,155
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $35,025
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,195
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Package 402A     3,100
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 1,040
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 11,370 9,870 5,845
Options (change) 10,345 8,975 5,086
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $42,965 $47,165 $44,795
Total Invoice $39,340 $43,155 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,370
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim325i330iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$42,965$47,165$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,965$46,915$41,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$39,340$43,155$40,906
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,340$42,926$37,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim325i330iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,695$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,936

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length178.2 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height55.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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