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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: $44,795 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $4,325 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $4,939 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $35,025 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 1,550 |
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | ||||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,349 |
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,545 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | ||||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,625 | 10,625 | 11,025 | 11,025 | 5,845 |
| Options (change) | 9,670 | 9,670 | 10,050 | 10,050 | 5,086 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 795 |
| Total Price | $49,120 | $50,620 | $55,770 | $62,170 | $44,795 |
| Total Invoice | $45,845 | $47,225 | $51,975 | $57,865 | $40,906 |
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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: $5,640 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,140 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $49,120 | $50,620 | $55,770 | $62,170 | $44,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -875 | -2,050 | -1,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,120 | $49,170 | $54,895 | $60,120 | $43,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50 | $5,775 | $11,000 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,845 | $47,225 | $51,975 | $57,865 | $40,906 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,353 | -815 | -1,908 | -1,201 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,845 | $45,872 | $51,160 | $55,957 | $39,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27 | $5,315 | $10,112 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SHO |
| 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,455 | $5,905 | $5,330 | $6,505 | $5,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $875 | $2,050 | $1,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,353 | -815 | -1,908 | -1,201 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3,411 lb. | 4,016 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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