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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: $30,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,470

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSHOCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $35,025 $16,245 $19,080
Package 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 1,850 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Stability control   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500  
Rear spoiler   250  
HD radio   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   1,000 1,000
Package 401A 1,740    
Navigation system 1,610 1,800 1,800
Convenience Package   1,350 1,350
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Stability control   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Cold Weather Package   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450  
Rear spoiler   225  
HD radio   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   900 900
Options (change) 3,850 11,750 10,750
Options (change) 3,350 10,575 9,675
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $42,800 $30,450 $32,600
Total Invoice $39,170 $27,470 $29,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,492
Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSHOCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$42,800$30,450$32,600
Adjustments for Features-3,5050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$30,450$32,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$39,170$27,470$29,405
Adjustments for Features-3,2080-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,962$27,470$29,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,687

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusHardtopHardtop
TrimSHOCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription $550$550
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,935$3,430$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2080-248

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122008
ModelTaurusHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in97.1 in
Length202.9 in145.6 in
Width76.2 in66.3 in
Height60.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.124.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50074%
Total Not Requested17526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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