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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: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $40,182 $32,290 $39,190
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Rearview camera   400 400
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Sport Line     1,700
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Rearview camera   365 365
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Sport Line     1,545
Options (change) 3,785 13,525 13,125
Options (change) 3,595 12,315 11,970
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $47,180 $49,320 $56,420
Total Invoice $44,652 $45,500 $52,055

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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: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,180$49,320$56,420
Adjustments for Features-3,9000-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,280$49,320$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,625
Total Invoice$44,652$45,500$52,055
Adjustments for Features-3,6910-438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,961$45,500$51,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,117

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurus3-Series3-Series
TrimSHO328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,745$3,845$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6910-438

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
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.3,407 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested327586%
Total Not Requested52514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
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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