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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: $39,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,107

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimSHOCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $23,100
Base Invoice $36,254 $20,872
Navigation system 795  
John Cooper Works   6,800
Recaro Sports Seats   2,750
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Compass   100
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Power-folding mirrors   500
Automatic climate control, front   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Proximity key   500
Automatic headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Navigation system 710  
John Cooper Works   6,120
Recaro Sports Seats   2,475
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Compass   90
Universal garage door opener   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Power-folding mirrors   450
Automatic climate control, front   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Proximity key   450
Automatic headlights   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 795 16,150
Options (change) 710 14,535
Destination 795 700
Total Price $40,890 $39,950
Total Invoice $37,759 $36,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894
Model Year20132012
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimSHOCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$40,890$39,950
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$39,950
Total Invoice$37,759$36,107
Adjustments for Features-3,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,213$36,107

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132012
ModelTaurusHardtop
TrimSHOCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,595$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,343 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.10.6 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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