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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,155 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $35,035 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Navigation system 1,850 2,100 2,100 2,100
Package 401A 2,000      
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Navigation system 1,610 1,910 1,910 1,910
Package 401A 1,740      
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Proximity key   455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,850 8,650 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 3,350 7,875 6,600 6,600
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $42,800 $56,025 $60,525 $69,675
Total Invoice $39,180 $51,730 $55,885 $64,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,459
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,800$56,025$60,525$69,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-2,715-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$53,760$57,810$64,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$39,180$51,730$55,885$64,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,091-2,507-4,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,180$49,639$53,378$59,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,739$10,264

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75   
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,070$9,335$9,785$11,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$2,715$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,091-2,507-4,397

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in98.3 in
Length202.9 in166.9 in
Width76.2 in70.5 in
Height60.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

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