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BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,220

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $10,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,040

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $9,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelX3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.0siSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,600 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $35,510 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium Package 2,800      
Cold Weather Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Deep-tinted rear windows 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 295 295  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995 1,995
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Heated second row seats       585
Premium Package 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Deep-tinted rear windows 320      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 257 257  
Navigation system 1,640 1,736 1,736 1,736
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Heated second row seats       509
Options (change) 7,125 7,125 5,100 5,390
Options (change) 6,485 6,257 4,494 4,745
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $46,550 $36,220 $37,255 $38,540
Total Invoice $42,820 $33,040 $34,031 $35,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,327
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelX3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.0siSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,550$36,220$37,255$38,540
Adjustments for Features-1,5800-375-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,970$36,220$36,880$37,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660$1,105
Total Invoice$42,820$33,040$34,031$35,178
Adjustments for Features-1,4530-343-1,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,367$33,040$33,688$34,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$648$1,029

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelX3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.0siSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Wood trim$300   
Total Value of Features$8,295$6,715$7,090$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0$375$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530-343-1,109

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
ModelX3Taurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in112.9 in
Length179.7 in200.3 in
Width73.0 in74.9 in
Height66.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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