Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2008 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: $28,940

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,523

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelTaurusTaurusHardtop
TrimSELLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,600
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $21,090
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Heated front seats 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895   1,500
Sunroof 895 895  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Limited Convenience Package   475  
Stability control   495  
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
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Heated front seats 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779   1,380
Sunroof 779 779  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Limited Convenience Package   413  
Stability control   431  
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) 4,505 2,060 5,850
Options (change) 3,922 1,793 5,380
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $28,940 $30,480 $29,300
Total Invoice $26,523 $27,981 $27,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $163
Model Year200820082018
ModelTaurusTaurusHardtop
TrimSELLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6134hp I3
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$28,940$30,480$29,300
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$29,840$28,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$26,523$27,981$27,320
Adjustments for Features0-588-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,523$27,393$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200820082018
ModelTaurusTaurusHardtop
TrimSELLimitedCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,765$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-588-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082018
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 SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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%
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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