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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: $45,190

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,621

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i328d330e340iM3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $39,980
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $36,882
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   795
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Executive Package         3,500  
Sunroof         0 995
Wood trim         0  
Multicontour seats           595
Package 301A / 401A           2,000
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   710
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730 730    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525  
Executive Package         3,185  
Sunroof         0 888
Wood trim         0  
Multicontour seats           531
Package 301A / 401A           1,785
Options (change) 10,925 10,925 10,925 8,475 6,825 4,385
Options (change) 9,945 9,945 9,945 7,715 6,210 3,914
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $50,270 $51,770 $51,619 $55,270 $71,320 $45,190
Total Invoice $46,900 $48,280 $47,824 $51,525 $66,305 $41,621

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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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,094
Model Year201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i328d330e340iM3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$50,270$51,770$51,619$55,270$71,320$45,190
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,250-1,2750-850-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,120$50,520$50,344$55,270$70,470$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$21,350$0
Total Invoice$46,900$48,280$47,824$51,525$66,305$41,621
Adjustments for Features-1,073-1,166-1,1810-790-1,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,827$47,114$46,643$51,525$65,515$39,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,287$816$5,698$19,688$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim328i328d330e340iM3SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$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$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,595$6,695$6,720$5,445$6,295$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,250$1,275$0$850$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,073-1,166-1,1810-790-1,888

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,970 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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