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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,622

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Cargo cover 80 80      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Sunroof 850 850      
Recaro Sports Seats     3,000 2,750 2,750
MINI Connected with navigation     1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Package 2     1,250 1,250 1,250
Compass     100 100 100
Universal garage door opener     250 250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250 250
Power-folding mirrors     500 500 500
Fog lights     250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Cargo cover 68 68      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 460 460 460
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Sunroof 723 723      
Recaro Sports Seats     2,700 2,530 2,530
MINI Connected with navigation     1,380 1,380 1,380
Premium Package 2     1,150 1,150 1,150
Compass     90 90 90
Universal garage door opener     230 230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230 230
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230 230
Power-folding mirrors     460 460 460
Fog lights     230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Options (change) 5,790 4,090 8,350 7,850 7,850
Options (change) 4,923 3,478 7,620 7,220 7,220
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $36,635 $37,250 $28,845 $31,945 $38,745
Total Invoice $33,086 $33,701 $26,622 $29,532 $35,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$36,635$37,250$28,845$31,945$38,745
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,2700-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$34,980$28,845$31,395$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,550$9,350
Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$26,622$29,532$35,787
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,0540-508-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,036$31,647$26,622$29,024$35,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0$2,402$8,657

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,625$3,355$3,905$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$2,270$0$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,050-2,0540-508-508

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in97.1 in
Length193.4 in145.6 in
Width73.7 in66.3 in
Height72.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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