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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: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $25,388
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Sunroof 900         0 895
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Folding second row seats 475            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,995
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Wood trim           0  
Limited Convenience Package             475
Satellite radio             195
Sunshade, rear             225
Stability control             495
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Sunroof 830         0 779
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Folding second row seats 435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,736
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530  
Wood trim           0  
Limited Convenience Package             413
Satellite radio             170
Sunshade, rear             196
Stability control             431
Options (change) 9,775 7,875 7,875 7,875 5,525 2,825 4,280
Options (change) 8,990 7,245 7,245 7,245 5,085 2,600 3,725
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 800
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $45,670 $50,620 $49,120 $50,469 $55,470 $69,320 $32,700
Total Invoice $43,120 $48,350 $46,355 $47,329 $52,285 $65,190 $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: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,449
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,670$50,620$49,120$50,469$55,470$69,320$32,700
Adjustments for Features-3,980-4,805-3,555-4,830-4,955-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$45,815$45,565$45,639$50,515$64,515$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,875$3,949$8,825$22,825$0
Total Invoice$43,120$48,350$46,355$47,329$52,285$65,190$29,913
Adjustments for Features-3,758-4,590-3,355-4,529-4,670-4,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,362$43,760$43,000$42,800$47,615$60,671$29,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,398$3,638$3,438$8,253$21,309$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
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$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$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$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,195$8,020$6,770$8,045$8,170$8,020$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$4,805$3,555$4,830$4,955$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,758-4,590-3,355-4,529-4,670-4,5190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in200.4 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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