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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: $44,540

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,155

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelTaurusZ4Z4Z4
TrimSHOsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,275 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $38,060 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Navigation system 795 2,100 2,100 2,100
Multicontour seats 595      
Package 301A / 401A 2,000      
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
App support   250 250 250
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation system 755 1,910 1,910 1,910
Multicontour seats 565      
Package 301A / 401A 1,900      
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
App support   230 230 230
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,390 9,550 8,150 8,150
Options (change) 3,220 8,700 7,425 7,425
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $44,540 $56,925 $61,425 $70,575
Total Invoice $42,155 $52,555 $56,710 $65,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,564
Model Year2016201120112011
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)245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,540$56,925$61,425$70,575
Adjustments for Features0-905-1,355-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$56,020$60,070$67,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$42,155$52,555$56,710$65,125
Adjustments for Features0-836-1,251-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,155$51,719$55,459$61,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740$10,264

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2016201120112011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100   
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 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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   
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$7,895$8,800$9,250$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$1,355$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836-1,251-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162011
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.3,242 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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 wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested152581%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested305095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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