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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: $30,100

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,477

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,682 $23,122
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Roof rails     250 250
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Wired Package     1,750 1,750
Heated front seats     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 460 460
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Universal garage door opener     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Roof rails     230 230
CD changer, in-dash     460 460
Wired Package     1,610 1,610
Heated front seats     460 460
Fog lights     230  
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Options (change) 5,790 4,090 7,550 7,000
Options (change) 4,923 3,478 6,945 6,440
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $36,635 $37,250 $30,100 $32,950
Total Invoice $33,086 $33,701 $28,477 $30,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$36,635$37,250$30,100$32,950
Adjustments for Features-930-9300-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,320$30,100$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,400
Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$28,477$30,412
Adjustments for Features-840-8410-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,246$32,860$28,477$29,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0$1,520

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$3,845$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$930$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-840-8410-415

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.1 in
Length193.4 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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