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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: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $25,388 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Navigation system 1,995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Limited Convenience Package 475            
Stability control 495            
Sunroof 895           0
Sunshade, rear 225            
Satellite radio 195            
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package   950          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Executive Package             4,300
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 1,736 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Limited Convenience Package 413            
Stability control 431            
Sunroof 779           0
Sunshade, rear 196            
Satellite radio 170            
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package   865          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525 525
Executive Package             3,915
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,280 8,300 6,875 6,875 5,975 5,975 5,425
Options (change) 3,725 7,550 6,255 6,255 5,435 5,435 4,940
Destination 800 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,700 $42,245 $45,370 $46,870 $50,720 $57,120 $68,420
Total Invoice $29,913 $39,540 $42,430 $43,810 $47,360 $53,250 $63,655

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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: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,452
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionA6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,700$42,245$45,370$46,870$50,720$57,120$68,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,355-2,805-2,305-3,480-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$40,990$44,015$44,065$48,415$53,640$63,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,025$3,075$7,425$12,650$22,900
Total Invoice$29,913$39,540$42,430$43,810$47,360$53,250$63,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,267-2,622-2,152-3,244-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,913$38,365$41,163$41,188$45,208$50,006$59,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,798$2,823$6,843$11,641$21,075

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250     $250
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor$50      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers $50    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated second row seats $200    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,695$4,795$6,245$5,745$6,920$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,355$2,805$2,305$3,480$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,175-1,267-2,622-2,152-3,244-4,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,644 lb.3,411 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
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 3-Series 320i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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