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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: $43,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,210

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $45,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $42,540
Navigation system 1,850 2,150
Package 401A 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system 1,610 1,955
Package 401A 1,740  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,045 8,250
Options (change) 4,390 7,505
Destination 795 995
Total Price $43,995 $54,745
Total Invoice $40,210 $51,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,495
Model Year20122015
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$43,995$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$50,095
Total Invoice$40,210$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$46,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
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$6,095$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length202.9 in183.8 in
Width76.2 in74.1 in
Height60.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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