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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,950 $38,155
Base Invoice $46,205 $35,025
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 1,950 1,550
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Navigation system 1,795 1,349
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 7,450 5,845
Options (change) 6,860 5,086
Destination 995 795
Total Price $57,395 $44,795
Total Invoice $54,060 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,622
Model Year20172012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$57,395$44,795
Adjustments for Features-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,645$44,795
Total Invoice$54,060$40,906
Adjustments for Features-3,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,528$40,906

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelX3Taurus
TrimxDrive35iSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
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
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,545$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelX3Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length183.8 in202.9 in
Width74.1 in76.2 in
Height66.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 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 Legroom36.5 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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