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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: $34,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,166

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $17,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimLimited335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $43,400
Base Invoice $25,388 $40,110
Navigation system 1,995 2,150
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Satellite radio 195  
AWD 1,850 2,000
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Navigation system 1,736 1,955
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Satellite radio 170  
AWD 1,666 1,840
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 5,655 7,975
Options (change) 4,978 7,275
Destination 800 925
Total Price $34,075 $52,300
Total Invoice $31,166 $48,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,177
Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimLimited335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionA6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,075$52,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$48,005
Total Invoice$31,166$48,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,166$44,343

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimLimited335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,575$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,967

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.4 in182.5 in
Width74.5 in71.3 in
Height61.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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