Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010

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Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $18,800 $22,300
Base Invoice $21,127 $17,100 $20,250
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Automatic headlights   250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Rear spoiler   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Automatic headlights   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Rear spoiler   225  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Options (change) 3,625 5,000 4,500
Options (change) 3,227 4,500 4,050
Destination 685 700 700
Total Price $27,290 $24,500 $27,500
Total Invoice $25,039 $22,300 $25,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$27,290$24,500$27,500
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$23,860$26,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525
Total Invoice$25,039$22,300$25,000
Adjustments for Features0-583-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$21,717$23,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,269

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,915$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-583-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062010
ModelTaurusHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in97.1 in
Length197.6 in145.6 in
Width73.0 in66.3 in
Height56.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.024.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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