Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2017

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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: $30,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,005

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $712

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,620 $21,950
Base Invoice $25,388 $20,935
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Sunroof 895  
Satellite radio 195  
Technology Package   2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Front sport buckets   300
Universal garage door opener   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Cold Weather Package   750
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Sunroof 779  
Satellite radio 170  
Technology Package   1,840
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Front sport buckets   275
Universal garage door opener   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Cold Weather Package   690
Options (change) 4,055 7,850
Options (change) 3,529 7,220
Destination 800 850
Total Price $32,475 $30,650
Total Invoice $29,717 $29,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6134hp I3
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$32,475$30,650
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$30,020
Total Invoice$29,717$29,005
Adjustments for Features0-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$28,409

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.1 in
Length200.4 in157.4 in
Width74.5 in68.0 in
Height61.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.240.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested92568%
Total Not Requested44032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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