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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: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $42,700
Base Invoice $34,663 $39,465
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450 2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262 1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,250 9,050
Options (change) 3,698 8,240
Destination 825 895
Total Price $42,845 $52,645
Total Invoice $39,186 $48,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,152
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$42,845$52,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,845$50,195
Total Invoice$39,186$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,186$46,338

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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 
HD radio $50
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$6,045$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,262

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length202.9 in183.0 in
Width76.2 in74.1 in
Height60.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.163.3 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
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
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
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested104041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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