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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,175 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $6,375 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $5,969 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,150 | $40,600 | $43,950 | $33,100 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $30,680 | $37,530 | $40,615 | $30,535 | $36,254 |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 795 | 795 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1,195 | 1,195 |
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | 595 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,700 | ||||
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | |||
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 710 | 710 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | 1,067 | 1,067 |
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | 531 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,410 | ||||
| Sunroof | 888 | 888 | |||
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,525 | 12,025 | 12,025 | 6,280 | 6,580 |
| Options (change) | 11,350 | 10,895 | 10,895 | 5,606 | 5,874 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -900 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,550 | $53,500 | $55,950 | $40,175 | $46,675 |
| Total Invoice | $42,905 | $49,300 | $51,485 | $36,936 | $42,923 |
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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: $7,060 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,599 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $46,550 | $53,500 | $55,950 | $40,175 | $46,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -950 | -685 | -4,735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,550 | $53,500 | $55,000 | $39,490 | $41,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,950 | $8,450 | $0 | $2,450 |
| Total Invoice | $42,905 | $49,300 | $51,485 | $36,936 | $42,923 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -874 | -630 | -4,354 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,905 | $49,300 | $50,611 | $36,306 | $38,569 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,395 | $7,706 | $0 | $2,263 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $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 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,085 | $4,085 | $5,035 | $4,770 | $8,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $950 | $685 | $4,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -874 | -630 | -4,354 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2525 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 11% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 17% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 17% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 65% |
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