Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2018

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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $21,127 $21,090 $24,405
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Power-folding mirrors   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     250
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Universal garage door opener   230 230
Power-folding mirrors   460 460
Panoramic sunroof   920 920
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 3,660 4,050 4,000
Options (change) 3,258 3,725 3,680
Destination 685 850 850
Total Price $27,325 $27,500 $31,050
Total Invoice $25,070 $25,665 $28,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,090
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6134hp I3189hp 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$27,325$27,500$31,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,695$28,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$25,070$25,665$28,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,685-2,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$23,980$26,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSELCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length 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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,275$5,080$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,685-2,591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in101.1 in
Length197.6 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.040.7 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%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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