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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim330iM340iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $22,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 3,750 2,000 3,660
Options (change) 3,450 1,840 3,258
Destination 995 995 685
Total Price $45,495 $56,995 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,554
Model Year202020202006
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim330iM340iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4382hp I6153hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$45,495$56,995$27,325
Adjustments for Features-6,155-6,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$50,590$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202020202006
Model3-Series3-SeriesTaurus
Trim330iM340iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,930$8,180$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$6,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-3190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202006
Model3-SeriesTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.5 in
Length185.7 in197.6 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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