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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: $47,430 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $1,890 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $612 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $42,770 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $40,418 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | ||
| Navigation system | 755 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | ||
| Sunroof | 945 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,525 | 13,125 | 3,785 |
| Options (change) | 12,315 | 11,970 | 3,595 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $49,320 | $56,420 | $47,430 |
| Total Invoice | $45,500 | $52,055 | $44,888 |
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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: $5,790 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,303 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| 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 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $49,320 | $56,420 | $47,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -475 | -3,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,320 | $55,945 | $43,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,500 | $52,055 | $44,888 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -438 | -3,691 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,500 | $51,617 | $41,197 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,117 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,845 | $4,320 | $7,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $475 | $3,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -438 | -3,691 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,407 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 14% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 82% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 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 | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 82% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 54% |
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