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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: $31,580

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,938

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusZ4
TrimLimitedsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,620 $45,750
Base Invoice $25,388 $42,090
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995 2,100
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Premium Package   3,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736 1,910
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
Premium Package   3,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,160 9,720
Options (change) 2,750 8,845
Destination 800 825
Total Price $31,580 $56,295
Total Invoice $28,938 $51,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,871
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusZ4
TrimLimitedsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,580$56,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$48,735
Total Invoice$28,938$51,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,938$44,809

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusZ4
TrimLimitedsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,951

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in98.3 in
Length200.4 in166.9 in
Width74.5 in70.5 in
Height61.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested232574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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