Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2017

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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: $35,260

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $489

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelHardtopTaurusTaurus
TrimCooper SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,900 $29,775 $36,855
Base Invoice $18,892 $28,137 $34,829
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,495  
Premium Package 1,400    
Cold Weather Package 300    
Convenience Package 400    
John Cooper Works Package 6,300    
Sport Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200    
Satellite radio 499    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,700 795 795
Package 201A   1,050  
Rear spoiler   275 275
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces 1,170 1,420  
Premium Package 1,260    
Cold Weather Package 270    
Convenience Package 360    
John Cooper Works Package 5,355    
Sport Package 1,260    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180    
Satellite radio 449    
Obstacle detection, rear 315    
Navigation system 1,530 755 755
Package 201A   999  
Rear spoiler   261 261
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 14,299 4,610 2,065
Options (change) 12,554 4,380 1,961
Destination 550 875 875
Total Price $35,749 $35,260 $39,795
Total Invoice $31,996 $33,392 $37,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year200620172017
ModelHardtopTaurusTaurus
TrimCooper SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine207hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,749$35,260$39,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,749$33,660$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045
Total Invoice$31,996$33,392$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-3,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$31,877$33,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,917

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Heated second row seats  $200
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$4,005$5,605$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515-3,871

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062017
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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