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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusi3
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $44,450
Base Invoice $35,035 $42,020
Navigation system 1,850  
Package 401A 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 1,610  
Package 401A 1,740  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 5,045 4,050
Options (change) 4,390 3,725
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,995 $41,995
Total Invoice $40,220 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $775
Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusi3
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19155/70-19
Total Price$43,995$41,995
Adjustments for Features-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,075$41,995
Total Invoice$40,220$39,240
Adjustments for Features-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,465$39,240

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusi3
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length202.9 in157.4 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.111.8 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
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested34020%
Total Not Requested135080%

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