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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: $40,765

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim325i330iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $39,980
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $36,882
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Multicontour seats     595
Package 301A / 401A     2,000
Sunroof     995
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Multicontour seats     531
Package 301A / 401A     1,785
Sunroof     888
Options (change) 9,170 7,670 4,385
Options (change) 8,345 6,975 3,914
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $40,765 $44,965 $45,190
Total Invoice $37,340 $41,155 $41,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $275
Model Year200620062014
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$40,765$44,965$45,190
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$44,715$40,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$37,340$41,155$41,621
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,340$40,926$37,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062014
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
HD radio  $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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$2,095$2,345$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,006

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062014
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.4,343 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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested32511%

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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57531%
Total Not Requested130069%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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