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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: $40,250

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,041

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelTaurusTaurusX3
TrimLimitedSHO3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,280 $39,980 $36,800
Base Invoice $31,624 $36,882 $33,670
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Multicontour seats 595 595  
Package 301A / 401A 2,325 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995  
Cargo organizer 160 160  
Rear spoiler 275    
Premium Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system 710 710 1,640
Multicontour seats 531 531  
Package 301A / 401A 2,075 1,785  
Sunroof 888 888  
Cargo organizer 143 143  
Rear spoiler 245    
Premium Package     1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Xenon HID headlights     730
Options (change) 5,145 4,545 6,075
Options (change) 4,592 4,057 5,530
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $40,250 $45,350 $43,570
Total Invoice $37,041 $41,764 $39,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,475
Model Year201420142006
ModelTaurusTaurusX3
TrimLimitedSHO3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19235/55-17
Total Price$40,250$45,350$43,570
Adjustments for Features-675-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$42,375$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$37,041$41,764$39,895
Adjustments for Features-621-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,420$39,024$39,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142006
ModelTaurusTaurusX3
TrimLimitedSHO3.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,595$8,895$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-621-2,7400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,970 lb.4,024 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested197595%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested177595%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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