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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,580

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $26,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,938

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Taurus
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $27,620
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $25,388
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Limited Convenience Package       475
Navigation system       1,995
Satellite radio       195
Stability control       495
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Limited Convenience Package       413
Navigation system       1,736
Satellite radio       170
Stability control       431
Options (change) 8,200 6,000 6,000 3,160
Options (change) 7,465 5,460 5,460 2,750
Destination 895 895 895 800
Total Price $57,745 $62,045 $71,095 $31,580
Total Invoice $53,300 $57,275 $65,600 $28,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,822
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Taurus
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,745$62,045$71,095$31,580
Adjustments for Features-7,085-7,535-9,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,660$54,510$61,510$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0
Total Invoice$53,300$57,275$65,600$28,938
Adjustments for Features-6,540-6,956-8,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,760$50,319$56,756$28,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,996$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelZ4Z4Z4Taurus
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,150$11,600$13,650$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,085$7,535$9,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,540-6,956-8,8440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelZ4Taurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in112.9 in
Length166.9 in200.4 in
Width70.5 in74.5 in
Height50.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

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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