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Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,005

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,325

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHO3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $38,600
Base Invoice $34,663 $35,510
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450 1,800
Cargo organizer 160  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262 1,640
Cargo organizer 139  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Xenon HID headlights   730
Options (change) 4,410 7,575
Options (change) 3,837 6,895
Destination 825 825
Total Price $43,005 $47,000
Total Invoice $39,325 $43,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHO3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-17
Total Price$43,005$47,000
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,190$47,000
Total Invoice$39,325$43,230
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,580$43,230

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHO3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Floor mats$75 
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$6,860$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in110.1 in
Length202.9 in179.7 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 Requested147570%
Total Not Requested62530%

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