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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: $40,250

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,041

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelX3TaurusTaurus
Trim3.0siLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $35,510 $31,624 $36,882
Premium Package 2,800    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
HD radio 350    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Multicontour seats   595 595
Package 301A / 401A   2,325 2,000
Sunroof   995 995
Cargo organizer   160 160
Rear spoiler   275  
Premium Package 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Navigation system 1,640 710 710
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
HD radio 315    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Multicontour seats   531 531
Package 301A / 401A   2,075 1,785
Sunroof   888 888
Cargo organizer   143 143
Rear spoiler   245  
Options (change) 7,925 5,145 4,545
Options (change) 7,210 4,592 4,057
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $47,350 $40,250 $45,350
Total Invoice $43,545 $37,041 $41,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,343
Model Year200820142014
ModelX3TaurusTaurus
Trim3.0siLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$47,350$40,250$45,350
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,175$40,250$42,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725
Total Invoice$43,545$37,041$41,764
Adjustments for Features-1610-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,384$37,041$39,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,536

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820142014
ModelX3TaurusTaurus
Trim3.0siLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,170$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,970 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested177585%
Total Not Requested32515%
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested165080%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested152581%

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