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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,975

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $924

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,231

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $73

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelHardtopTaurusTaurus
TrimCooper SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,900 $29,485 $34,405
Base Invoice $18,892 $27,201 $31,738
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,495  
Cruise control 250    
Cold Weather Package 300    
John Cooper Works Package 6,300    
Sport Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200    
Convenience Package 400    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 499    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,700 795 795
Package 201A   1,050  
Rear spoiler   275 275
Leather seating surfaces 1,170 1,335  
Cruise control 225    
Cold Weather Package 270    
John Cooper Works Package 5,355    
Sport Package 1,260    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180    
Convenience Package 360    
Automatic climate control, front 270    
Satellite radio 449    
Obstacle detection, rear 315    
Navigation system 1,530 710 710
Package 201A   938  
Rear spoiler   245 245
Options (change) 13,449 3,615 1,070
Options (change) 11,789 3,228 955
Destination 550 875 875
Total Price $34,899 $33,975 $36,350
Total Invoice $31,231 $31,304 $33,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,516
Model Year200620152015
ModelHardtopTaurusTaurus
TrimCooper SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine207hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,899$33,975$36,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,899$32,250$33,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,235
Total Invoice$31,231$31,304$33,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,589-2,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,231$29,715$30,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,207

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620152015
ModelHardtopTaurusTaurus
TrimCooper SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,805$4,530$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,589-2,646

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062015
ModelHardtopTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in112.9 in
Length143.1 in202.9 in
Width66.5 in76.2 in
Height55.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested107573%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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