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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: $34,610 Ford Taurus Limited | |||
| Difference: $11,185 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,589 Ford Taurus Limited | |||
| Difference: $10,696 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $30,670 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $28,053 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | ||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,000 | 7,850 | 3,115 |
| Options (change) | 9,100 | 7,145 | 2,711 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 825 |
| Total Price | $45,795 | $51,145 | $34,610 |
| Total Invoice | $42,285 | $47,230 | $31,589 |
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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: $9,730 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,353 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $45,795 | $51,145 | $34,610 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,455 | -1,755 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,340 | $49,390 | $34,610 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,050 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $42,285 | $47,230 | $31,589 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,343 | -1,621 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,942 | $45,609 | $31,589 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,667 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,870 | $5,170 | $3,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,455 | $1,755 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,343 | -1,621 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,407 lb. | 3,644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 2800 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 26% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| 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% |
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