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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: $42,960

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,309

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,670 $35,025
Premium Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Package 401A   2,000
Cargo organizer   160
Premium Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,610
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Package 401A   1,740
Cargo organizer   139
Options (change) 6,075 4,010
Options (change) 5,530 3,489
Destination 695 795
Total Price $43,570 $42,960
Total Invoice $39,895 $39,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,034
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$43,570$42,960
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,570$42,470
Total Invoice$39,895$39,309
Adjustments for Features0-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,895$38,861

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Taurus
Trim3.0iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
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 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in112.9 in
Length179.7 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height66.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft320.1 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 SHO

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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