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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: $25,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,938

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,620 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $25,388 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995      
Stability control 495      
Satellite radio 195      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Cargo net   60 60 60
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736      
Stability control 431      
Satellite radio 170      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Cargo net   53 53 53
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,160 6,310 5,060 5,060
Options (change) 2,750 5,748 4,608 4,608
Destination 800 995 995 995
Total Price $31,580 $57,005 $63,555 $72,405
Total Invoice $28,938 $53,148 $59,183 $67,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,728
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,580$57,005$63,555$72,405
Adjustments for Features0-8,025-9,625-10,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$48,980$53,930$62,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$28,938$53,148$59,183$67,323
Adjustments for Features0-7,482-8,963-9,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,938$45,666$50,220$57,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,554$12,010

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
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 
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$12,050$13,650$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,025$9,625$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,482-8,963-9,647

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082016
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.3,264 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 net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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