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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: $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 Year20122017
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $48,950
Base Invoice $35,025 $46,205
Navigation system 1,550 1,950
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Text dictation   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system 1,349 1,795
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Text dictation   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 5,845 7,450
Options (change) 5,086 6,860
Destination 795 995
Total Price $44,795 $57,395
Total Invoice $40,906 $54,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,622
Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusX3
TrimSHOxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$44,795$57,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$53,645
Total Invoice$40,906$54,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$50,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
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
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$6,795$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,532

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
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 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%

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-speed or partial200No
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?
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%

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