Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,790

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,382

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,258

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTaurusTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $30,085 $36,155
Navigation system 1,850 1,550 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 995      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195 2,400 2,400
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 402A   3,100    
Premium Package     3,350 2,650
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Navigation system 1,610 1,349 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 866      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040 2,135 2,135
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 402A   2,697    
Premium Package     3,050 2,410
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 6,840 5,845 12,945 11,445
Options (change) 5,952 5,086 11,730 10,360
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $39,790 $44,795 $46,470 $51,570
Total Invoice $36,382 $40,906 $42,640 $47,340

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Taurus dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,140
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTaurusTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$39,790$44,795$46,470$51,570
Adjustments for Features-965-3,1900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,825$41,605$46,470$51,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$4,850
Total Invoice$36,382$40,906$42,640$47,340
Adjustments for Features-882-2,9130-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,500$37,993$42,640$47,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,493$0$4,471

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelTaurusTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,885$7,110$3,920$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$3,190$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-882-2,9130-229

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelTaurus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length202.9 in178.2 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested147557%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.