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Ford Taurus vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,800

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $98,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,780

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $91,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusi8
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $136,500
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $126,260
Navigation system 1,850 1,850  
Package 302A 2,000    
Package 401A   2,000  
Giga World     2,000
Navigation system 1,610 1,610  
Package 302A 1,740    
Package 401A   1,740  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 3,850 3,850 2,000
Options (change) 3,350 3,350 1,820
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $36,800 $42,800 $135,702
Total Invoice $33,780 $39,170 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,681
Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusi8
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6365hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-20
Total Price$36,800$42,800$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,800$39,900$129,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$33,780$39,170$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-5,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,780$36,516$119,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i8

Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusi8
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,820$7,720$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-5,821

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length202.9 in184.9 in
Width76.2 in76.5 in
Height60.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested107565%

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 sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

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