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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: $32,700 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $9,075 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $8,687 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 | $25,388 |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 1,995 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Limited Convenience Package | 475 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Stability control | 495 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,736 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Limited Convenience Package | 413 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | ||||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||||
| Stability control | 431 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,300 | 7,625 | 6,725 | 6,725 | 4,280 |
| Options (change) | 7,550 | 6,940 | 6,120 | 6,120 | 3,725 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 800 |
| Total Price | $41,775 | $45,400 | $50,800 | $57,300 | $32,700 |
| Total Invoice | $38,600 | $41,945 | $46,925 | $52,905 | $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: $8,395 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,059 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $41,775 | $45,400 | $50,800 | $57,300 | $32,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -680 | -1,480 | -3,280 | -3,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,095 | $43,920 | $47,520 | $53,945 | $32,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,825 | $6,425 | $12,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,600 | $41,945 | $46,925 | $52,905 | $29,913 |
| Adjustments for Features | -628 | -1,367 | -3,030 | -3,098 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,972 | $40,578 | $43,895 | $49,807 | $29,913 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,606 | $5,923 | $11,835 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,970 | $4,770 | $6,570 | $6,645 | $3,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $680 | $1,480 | $3,280 | $3,355 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -628 | -1,367 | -3,030 | -3,098 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| 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 | 3,361 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 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 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 |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| 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 | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| 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 | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| 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 | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| 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 | 725 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
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% |
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 32% |
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