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Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $25,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $24,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,980 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $21,127 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 2,765 5,050 3,650 3,650
Options (change) 2,461 4,595 3,320 3,320
Destination 685 875 875 875
Total Price $26,430 $52,425 $56,925 $66,075
Total Invoice $24,273 $48,450 $52,605 $61,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,827
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,430$52,425$56,925$66,075
Adjustments for Features0-9,035-9,135-11,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$43,390$47,790$54,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400$11,500
Total Invoice$24,273$48,450$52,605$61,020
Adjustments for Features0-8,350-8,442-10,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$40,100$44,163$50,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,063$10,591

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
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 changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$11,610$11,710$13,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,035$9,135$11,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,350-8,442-10,329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in98.3 in
Length197.6 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height56.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft310.9 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-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185058%
Total Not Requested135042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested142566%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested142566%

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