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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $38,155
Base Invoice $39,465 $35,025
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Heated second row seats 450  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Package 402A   3,100
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 365  
Heated second row seats 410  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 9,050 4,650
Options (change) 8,240 4,046
Destination 895 795
Total Price $52,645 $43,600
Total Invoice $48,600 $39,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,541
Model Year20122012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$52,645$43,600
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$43,600
Total Invoice$48,600$39,866
Adjustments for Features-2,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,407$39,866

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $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$8,445$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length183.0 in202.9 in
Width74.1 in76.2 in
Height65.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested104041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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