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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,400

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,590

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelHardtopTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCooper SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,950 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $19,755 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 895    
Premium Package 1,250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
John Cooper Works Package 6,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Center armrest(s), front row 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Satellite radio 500 195 195 195
Cold Weather Package 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295 295  
Automatic headlights 250      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Heated front seats   240 240  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 779    
Premium Package 1,125      
Bluetooth cell phone link 450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,736 1,736 1,736
John Cooper Works Package 5,940      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Center armrest(s), front row 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Satellite radio 450 170 170 170
Cold Weather Package 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 257 257  
Automatic headlights 225      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Heated front seats   209 209  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 14,600 5,570 3,685 3,150
Options (change) 13,140 4,848 3,207 2,741
Destination 650 800 800 800
Total Price $37,200 $33,400 $34,255 $34,700
Total Invoice $33,545 $30,590 $31,415 $31,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,796
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelHardtopTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCooper SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,200$33,400$34,255$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,260-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$31,390$31,995$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$550
Total Invoice$33,545$30,590$31,415$31,832
Adjustments for Features0-1,841-2,073-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,545$28,749$29,342$29,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$593$551

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelHardtopTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCooper SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
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$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$4,005$6,015$6,265$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,260$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,841-2,073-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelHardtopTaurus X
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.1 in112.9 in
Length145.6 in200.3 in
Width66.3 in74.9 in
Height55.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.747.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

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

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