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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: $34,665

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,631

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $15,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $39,920 $41,300
Interior Convenience Group 595        
SYNC 395        
Interior Power Package 295        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,950 1,950
Sunroof 960 960 960    
Heated front seats 240        
Leather seating surfaces 895     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio 195        
Heated second row seats     585    
Luxury Package       0 0
Premium Package       1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package       800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Interior Convenience Group 518        
SYNC 344        
Interior Power Package 257        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,775 1,775
Sunroof 835 835 835    
Heated front seats 209        
Leather seating surfaces 779     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio 170        
Heated second row seats     509    
Luxury Package       0 0
Premium Package       1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package       730 730
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 5,570 2,955 3,540 6,450 6,450
Options (change) 4,848 2,571 3,080 5,870 5,870
Destination 825 825 825 995 995
Total Price $34,665 $35,110 $36,690 $50,095 $51,595
Total Invoice $31,631 $32,108 $33,513 $46,785 $48,165

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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: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,415
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA6A6A6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,665$35,110$36,690$50,095$51,595
Adjustments for Features00-1,090-6,145-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$35,110$35,600$43,950$45,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$935$0$1,600
Total Invoice$31,631$32,108$33,513$46,785$48,165
Adjustments for Features00-996-5,739-5,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,631$32,108$32,517$41,046$42,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$886$0$1,476

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

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X3-Series3-Series
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net  $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row high console  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,440$6,530$11,585$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,090$6,145$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments00-996-5,739-5,643

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

Model Year20092016
ModelTaurus X3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in182.0 in
Width74.9 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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