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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,475

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,717

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus1-Series
TrimLimited135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,620 $34,900
Base Invoice $25,388 $32,290
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995 2,100
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Premium Package   3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736 1,910
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
Premium Package   3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,055 9,220
Options (change) 3,529 8,445
Destination 800 825
Total Price $32,475 $44,945
Total Invoice $29,717 $41,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,910
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus1-Series
TrimLimited135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/40-18
Total Price$32,475$44,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$42,855
Total Invoice$29,717$41,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$39,627

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus1-Series
TrimLimited135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.7 in
Length200.4 in171.7 in
Width74.5 in68.8 in
Height61.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested208068%
Total Not Requested100032%

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