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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: $47,475

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $37,103 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Package 301A / 401A 2,000        
Navigation system 795 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Multicontour seats 595        
Sunroof 995        
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Sport Line       1,700 1,700
Package 301A / 401A 1,785        
Navigation system 710 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assist Package 1,781        
Multicontour seats 531        
Sunroof 888        
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Sport Line       1,545 1,545
Options (change) 6,380 13,025 13,025 13,425 13,425
Options (change) 5,695 11,855 11,855 12,235 12,235
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,475 $51,520 $53,020 $58,170 $64,570
Total Invoice $43,673 $48,030 $49,410 $54,160 $60,050

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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: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,312
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,475$51,520$53,020$58,170$64,570
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-1,450-875-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$51,520$51,570$57,295$62,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$5,775$11,000
Total Invoice$43,673$48,030$49,410$54,160$60,050
Adjustments for Features-1,9550-1,351-815-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,718$48,030$48,059$53,345$58,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29$5,315$10,114

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Metal pedals$75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,895$4,770$6,220$5,645$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$1,450$875$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9550-1,351-815-1,906

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,411 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 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested80043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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