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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: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $25,388
Premium Package 3,350      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,995
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 950  
Sunroof     1,050 895
Rear spoiler     0  
Limited Convenience Package       475
Satellite radio       195
Sunshade, rear       225
Stability control       495
Premium Package 3,050      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,736
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 865  
Sunroof     955 779
Rear spoiler     0  
Limited Convenience Package       413
Satellite radio       170
Sunshade, rear       196
Stability control       431
Options (change) 8,895 6,995 7,545 4,280
Options (change) 8,095 6,365 6,865 3,725
Destination 825 825 825 800
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,420 $47,120 $63,470 $32,700
Total Invoice $39,005 $43,345 $58,665 $29,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,375
Model Year2008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,420$47,120$63,470$32,700
Adjustments for Features-780-630-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,640$46,490$62,290$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,650$0
Total Invoice$39,005$43,345$58,665$29,913
Adjustments for Features-717-580-1,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$42,765$57,574$29,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,477$19,286$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,295$4,145$4,695$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$630$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-580-1,0910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length178.2 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height55.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%

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