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BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesTaurus
Trim430i440iM4SHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,150 $48,500 $66,200 $38,155
Base Invoice $39,880 $45,785 $62,245 $35,025
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950   1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 0  
Executive Package     3,600  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Package 402A       3,100
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,025      
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795   1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460    
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 0  
Executive Package     3,310  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Package 402A       2,697
Options (change) 6,650 5,900 4,650 4,650
Options (change) 6,120 5,430 4,275 4,046
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $49,795 $55,395 $71,845 $43,600
Total Invoice $46,995 $52,210 $67,515 $39,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,394
Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesTaurus
Trim430i440iM4SHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$49,795$55,395$71,845$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-250-625-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,795$55,145$71,220$43,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$21,425$0
Total Invoice$46,995$52,210$67,515$39,866
Adjustments for Features0-236-587-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,995$51,974$66,928$39,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,979$19,933$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesTaurus
Trim430i440iM4SHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$5,605$5,980$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$625$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236-587-265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
Model4-SeriesTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.6 in202.9 in
Width71.9 in76.2 in
Height54.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested47537%
Total Not Requested82563%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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