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Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,950

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,254

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $14,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelTaurusTaurusi3
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $42,020
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Alloy wheels 420    
Front buckets 125    
Sunroof 895 895 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Alloy wheels 374    
Front buckets 112    
Sunroof 797 797 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 2,435 1,890 1,700
Options (change) 2,169 1,683 1,565
Destination 685 685 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,950 $25,555 $39,645
Total Invoice $22,254 $23,495 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,783
Model Year200620062017
ModelTaurusTaurusi3
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6168hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$23,950$25,555$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$24,400$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$22,254$23,495$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,062-7,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,254$22,433$30,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$179$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062017
ModelTaurusTaurusi3
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,595$2,750$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062-7,043

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in101.2 in
Length197.6 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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