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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.
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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,600 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $5,020 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $5,989 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $38,750 | $44,100 | $47,900 | $64,000 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $38,115 | $36,720 | $41,695 | $45,225 | $60,200 | $35,035 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,550 | |
| Premium Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| M Sport Package | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,900 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,349 | |
| Premium Package | 2,255 | 2,255 | 2,255 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| M Sport Package | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,590 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,875 | 8,875 | 8,875 | 6,425 | 5,175 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,150 | 5,895 | 4,765 | 4,046 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $50,120 | $48,620 | $49,969 | $55,320 | $70,170 | $43,600 |
| Total Invoice | $47,260 | $45,865 | $46,839 | $52,115 | $65,960 | $39,876 |
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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: $4,710 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $50,120 | $48,620 | $49,969 | $55,320 | $70,170 | $43,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,375 | -1,275 | -1,400 | 0 | -1,675 | -965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,745 | $47,345 | $48,569 | $55,320 | $68,495 | $42,635 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,400 | $0 | $1,224 | $7,975 | $21,150 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,260 | $45,865 | $46,839 | $52,115 | $65,960 | $39,876 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,297 | -1,203 | -1,312 | 0 | -1,575 | -883 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,963 | $44,662 | $45,527 | $52,115 | $64,385 | $38,993 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,301 | $0 | $865 | $7,453 | $19,723 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Taurus |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $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 | ||||||
| 3.5 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 | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,155 | $6,055 | $6,180 | $4,780 | $6,455 | $5,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,375 | $1,275 | $1,400 | $0 | $1,675 | $965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,297 | -1,203 | -1,312 | 0 | -1,575 | -883 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| 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 | 3,502 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 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? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| 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? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| 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? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 59% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| 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? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| 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 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 40% |
| 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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