Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013

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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: $24,845

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,002

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $21,127 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250 250
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250 250
Premium Package 2   1,250 1,250 1,250
Rear spoiler   250    
Universal garage door opener       250
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90 90
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230 230 230
Center armrest(s), front row   230 230 230
Premium Package 2   1,150 1,150 1,150
Rear spoiler   230    
Universal garage door opener       230
Options (change) 3,660 4,350 3,850 4,100
Options (change) 3,258 4,000 3,540 3,770
Destination 685 795 795 795
Total Price $27,325 $24,845 $27,945 $34,995
Total Invoice $25,070 $23,002 $25,852 $32,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,813
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$27,325$24,845$27,945$34,995
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,280-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$24,040$26,665$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$9,575
Total Invoice$25,070$23,002$25,852$32,337
Adjustments for Features0-745-1,184-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$22,257$24,668$31,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,411$8,805

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$200
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,180$4,655$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,280$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-1,184-1,275

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062013
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

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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