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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: $39,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelTaurus1-Series1-Series
TrimSHO128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,275 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $38,060 $26,490 $32,290
Navigation system 795 2,100 2,100
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Sunroof 995    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Navigation system 755 1,910 1,910
Multicontour seats 565    
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Sunroof 945    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,385 9,845 8,745
Options (change) 4,165 8,955 7,955
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $45,535 $39,270 $44,470
Total Invoice $43,100 $36,270 $41,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,131
Model Year201620082008
ModelTaurus1-Series1-Series
TrimSHO128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$45,535$39,270$44,470
Adjustments for Features-4,9650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,570$39,270$44,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$43,100$36,270$41,070
Adjustments for Features-4,6990-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,401$36,270$40,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,569

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201620082008
ModelTaurus1-Series1-Series
TrimSHO128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,170$2,205$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6990-231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelTaurus1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.7 in
Length202.9 in171.7 in
Width76.2 in68.8 in
Height60.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested172592%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested275582%
Total Not Requested62518%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested275589%
Total Not Requested32511%

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