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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: $46,675

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,923

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimSHO335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $43,400
Base Invoice $36,254 $40,110
Package 302A / 402A 3,000  
Navigation system 795 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Multicontour seats 595  
Sunroof 995  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Cold Weather Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Package 302A / 402A 2,678  
Navigation system 710 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 1,067  
Multicontour seats 531  
Sunroof 888  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Cold Weather Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Semi-automated parking system   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 6,580 11,325
Options (change) 5,874 10,325
Destination 795 925
Total Price $46,675 $55,650
Total Invoice $42,923 $51,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,837
Model Year20132014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimSHO335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$46,675$55,650
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$55,000
Total Invoice$42,923$51,360
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,923$50,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelTaurus3-Series
TrimSHO335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,645$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelTaurus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length202.9 in182.5 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172559%
Total Not Requested120041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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