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Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,695

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,847

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $10,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $37,150
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $34,380
SYNC 395      
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,100
Interior Power Package 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Heated front seats 240 240   500
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   750
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Premium Package       1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Roof rails       100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
SYNC 344      
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,910
Interior Power Package 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Heated front seats 209 209   455
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   685
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Premium Package       1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Roof rails       90
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 5,865 3,685 3,150 6,250
Options (change) 5,105 3,207 2,741 5,690
Destination 800 800 800 875
Total Price $33,695 $34,255 $34,700 $44,275
Total Invoice $30,847 $31,415 $31,832 $40,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,315
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,695$34,255$34,700$44,275
Adjustments for Features-1250-500-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,570$34,255$34,200$43,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$630$0
Total Invoice$30,847$31,415$31,832$40,945
Adjustments for Features-1140-459-897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,733$31,415$31,373$40,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$640$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,390$5,890$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$500$970
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-459-897

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurus X3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length200.3 in178.2 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested97549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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