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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $17,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $17,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurus4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $21,127 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Sunroof 895     0
Heated mirrors 35      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim       0
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Sunroof 797     0
Heated mirrors 31      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 875
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,660 2,150 2,150 1,650
Options (change) 3,258 1,980 1,980 1,520
Destination 685 995 995 995
Total Price $27,325 $45,295 $51,645 $68,845
Total Invoice $25,070 $42,855 $48,760 $64,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,121
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurus4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA4T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$27,325$45,295$51,645$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-6,030-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$40,365$45,615$61,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250$21,435
Total Invoice$25,070$42,855$48,760$64,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,664-5,693-6,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$38,191$43,067$58,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,876$19,942

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurus4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$1,975$6,905$8,005$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$6,030$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,664-5,693-6,627

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurus4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in110.6 in
Length197.6 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height56.1 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45077%
Total Not Requested-45023%

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