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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,950 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $485 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,530 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $1,463 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SHO | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,770 | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $40,418 | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 | $51,630 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | 1,050 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,900 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 755 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | |
| Sunroof | 945 | 955 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,275 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,140 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 2,640 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,790 | 9,475 | 9,325 | 9,325 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 8,625 | 8,490 | 8,490 | 8,560 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $45,435 | $44,950 | $52,250 | $54,350 | $67,475 |
| Total Invoice | $42,993 | $41,530 | $48,250 | $50,185 | $62,365 |
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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: $2,425 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,312 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SHO | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,435 | $44,950 | $52,250 | $54,350 | $67,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,860 | -950 | 0 | -950 | -575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,575 | $44,000 | $52,250 | $53,400 | $66,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,250 | $9,400 | $22,900 |
| Total Invoice | $42,993 | $41,530 | $48,250 | $50,185 | $62,365 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,653 | -878 | 0 | -877 | -531 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,340 | $40,652 | $48,250 | $49,308 | $61,834 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,598 | $8,656 | $21,182 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SHO | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,220 | $4,310 | $3,360 | $4,310 | $3,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,860 | $950 | $0 | $950 | $575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,653 | -878 | 0 | -877 | -531 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 23% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 30% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 8% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 21% |
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