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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: $44,195

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,733

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,980 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $36,882 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 795      
Multicontour seats 595      
Package 301A / 401A 2,000      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Proximity key   500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Navigation system 710      
Multicontour seats 531      
Package 301A / 401A 1,785      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Proximity key   455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,390 8,700 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 3,026 7,925 5,920 5,920
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $44,195 $58,245 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $40,733 $53,760 $57,735 $66,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,809
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6240hp I4300hp 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$44,195$58,245$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,770-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$56,925$60,775$67,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$40,733$53,760$57,735$66,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,218-1,634-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,733$52,542$56,101$62,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
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
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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$7,805$9,125$9,575$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$1,770$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218-1,634-3,525

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,264 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested142576%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2900103%
Total Not Requested-75-3%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

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