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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: $24,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,938

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,620 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $25,388 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995 2,100 2,100 2,100
Stability control 495      
Satellite radio 195      
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736 1,910 1,910 1,910
Stability control 431      
Satellite radio 170      
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,160 8,750 7,350 7,350
Options (change) 2,750 7,965 6,690 6,690
Destination 800 875 875 875
Total Price $31,580 $56,125 $60,625 $69,775
Total Invoice $28,938 $51,820 $55,975 $64,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,617
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,580$56,125$60,625$69,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,785-7,235-9,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$49,340$53,390$60,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$28,938$51,820$55,975$64,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,265-6,680-8,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,938$45,555$49,295$55,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740$10,267

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$10,875$11,325$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785$7,235$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,265-6,680-8,568

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,644 lb.3,242 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
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested235073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested112552%
Total Not Requested105048%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested112552%
Total Not Requested105048%

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