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

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400
Base Invoice $21,127 $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Heated mirrors 35        
Sunroof 895       1,050
Premium Package   2,650      
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler         0
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Heated mirrors 31        
Sunroof 797       955
Premium Package   2,410      
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,660 3,675 2,475 2,475 3,025
Options (change) 3,258 3,340 2,250 2,250 2,750
Destination 685 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $27,325 $37,700 $43,950 $46,400 $60,600
Total Invoice $25,070 $34,895 $40,655 $42,840 $56,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,377
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,325$37,700$43,950$46,400$60,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-2,145-3,095-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$35,055$41,805$43,305$57,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,750$8,250$22,725
Total Invoice$25,070$34,895$40,655$42,840$56,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,448-1,984-2,858-2,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$32,447$38,671$39,982$53,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,224$7,535$21,019

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100   
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass $0   
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,100$4,745$4,245$5,195$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645$2,145$3,095$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,448-1,984-2,858-2,609

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelTaurus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in108.7 in
Length197.6 in178.2 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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