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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: $42,035

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,830

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTaurus1-Series1-Series
TrimSHO128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,770 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $40,418 $28,885 $36,335
Navigation system 795 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 995    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500  
Heated steering wheel   190  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   1,650  
Cold Weather Package     550
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Navigation system 755 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 945    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455  
Heated steering wheel   175  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package     500
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 1,790 9,940 7,380
Options (change) 1,700 9,050 6,720
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $45,435 $42,035 $47,575
Total Invoice $42,993 $38,830 $43,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year201820122012
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, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$45,435$42,035$47,575
Adjustments for Features-4,4250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,010$42,035$47,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,390
Total Invoice$42,993$38,830$43,950
Adjustments for Features-4,1870-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,806$38,830$43,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,981

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201820122012
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,370$2,945$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1870-139

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurus1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in104.7 in
Length202.9 in172.2 in
Width76.2 in68.8 in
Height60.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,209 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested325582%
Total Not Requested72518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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