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BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,130

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,213

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,670 $25,388
Premium Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Limited Convenience Package   475
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Premium Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Navigation system 1,640 1,736
Limited Convenience Package   413
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 5,275 5,710
Options (change) 4,800 5,025
Destination 695 800
Total Price $42,770 $34,130
Total Invoice $39,165 $31,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,192
Model Year20062008
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$42,770$34,130
Adjustments for Features-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,940$34,130
Total Invoice$39,165$31,213
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,405$31,213

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,495$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelX3Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in112.9 in
Length179.7 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height66.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,023 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%

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