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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: $43,600 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $6,370 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $7,269 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 | $65,500 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 | $61,595 | $35,025 |
| Shadow Sport Design | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,550 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| M Sport Design | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |||||
| Shadow Sport Design | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,349 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| M Sport Design | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,725 | 8,725 | 8,725 | 6,375 | 5,725 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 8,025 | 8,025 | 8,025 | 5,865 | 5,265 | 4,046 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,470 | $49,970 | $51,319 | $56,320 | $72,220 | $43,600 |
| Total Invoice | $49,130 | $47,135 | $48,109 | $53,065 | $67,855 | $39,866 |
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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: $7,135 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,747 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | M6 | T8 | T8 | 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 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $51,470 | $49,970 | $51,319 | $56,320 | $72,220 | $43,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | 0 | -1,275 | -1,275 | -3,050 | -765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,220 | $49,970 | $50,044 | $55,045 | $69,170 | $42,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $250 | $0 | $74 | $5,075 | $19,200 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,130 | $47,135 | $48,109 | $53,065 | $67,855 | $39,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,193 | 0 | -1,195 | -1,201 | -2,866 | -699 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,937 | $47,135 | $46,914 | $51,864 | $64,989 | $39,167 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,023 | $221 | $0 | $4,950 | $18,075 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Safety key | $5 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $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 | ||||||
| 3.5 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 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,255 | $5,005 | $6,280 | $6,280 | $8,055 | $5,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,250 | $0 | $1,275 | $1,275 | $3,050 | $765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,193 | 0 | -1,195 | -1,201 | -2,866 | -699 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 3,502 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
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | 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, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 73% |
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 |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 28% |
| 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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