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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Trim335iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $42,770
Base Invoice $40,110 $40,418
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 755
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD 1,840  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 13,225 3,785
Options (change) 12,055 3,595
Destination 925 875
Total Price $57,550 $47,430
Total Invoice $53,090 $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: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,818
Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Trim335iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$57,550$47,430
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,050$47,430
Total Invoice$53,090$44,888
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,706$44,888

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Trim335iSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,845$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in202.9 in
Width71.3 in76.2 in
Height56.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,760 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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