Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2015

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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: $40,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,007

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopTaurus
TrimCooper SSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $40,220
Base Invoice $20,872 $37,103
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Automatic headlights 250  
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Power-folding mirrors 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Compass 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Proximity key 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Automatic headlights 225  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Power-folding mirrors 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Compass 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Proximity key 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Package 301A / 401A   1,785
Options (change) 17,150 3,790
Options (change) 15,435 3,383
Destination 700 875
Total Price $40,950 $44,885
Total Invoice $37,007 $41,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $636
Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopTaurus
TrimCooper SSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-20
Total Price$40,950$44,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$39,470
Total Invoice$37,007$41,361
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,007$36,371

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopTaurus
TrimCooper SSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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
Surround sound $250
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row 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$3,530$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,990

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in112.9 in
Length145.6 in202.9 in
Width66.3 in76.2 in
Height55.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom29.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested172592%

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