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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: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $37,103 $34,080 $39,880
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795 2,150 2,150
Multicontour seats 595    
Sunroof 995    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Sport Line     1,950
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Driver Assist Package 1,781    
Navigation system 710 1,955 1,955
Multicontour seats 531    
Sunroof 888    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Sport Line     1,775
Options (change) 6,380 15,000 15,650
Options (change) 5,695 13,650 14,260
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $52,775 $59,725
Total Invoice $43,673 $48,655 $55,065

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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: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,328
Model Year201520132013
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,475$52,775$59,725
Adjustments for Features-2,5500-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,925$52,775$58,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325
Total Invoice$43,673$48,655$55,065
Adjustments for Features-2,3460-1,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,327$48,655$53,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,912

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520132013
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,245$4,495$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3460-1,498

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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.3,361 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 sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%
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 monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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