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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurus4-Series
TrimSHO435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $46,000
Base Invoice $35,025 $42,500
Navigation system 1,550 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 402A 3,100  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 1,349 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Package 402A 2,697  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   320
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 5,845 10,150
Options (change) 5,086 9,255
Destination 795 925
Total Price $44,795 $57,075
Total Invoice $40,906 $52,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,034
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurus4-Series
TrimSHO435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$44,795$57,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$55,190
Total Invoice$40,906$52,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$50,940

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurus4-Series
TrimSHO435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,020$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurus4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length202.9 in182.6 in
Width76.2 in71.9 in
Height60.7 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested152548%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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