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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: $29,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,085

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $21,950 $25,400
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $20,935 $23,415
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110    
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Roof rails     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73    
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Technology Package     1,840 1,840
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Universal garage door opener     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Roof rails     230 230
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Cold Weather Package     690 690
Options (change) 5,295 3,590 6,850 6,550
Options (change) 4,482 3,033 6,300 6,025
Destination 735 735 850 850
Total Price $34,400 $35,440 $29,650 $32,800
Total Invoice $32,007 $33,129 $28,085 $30,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year2007200720172017
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)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$34,400$35,440$29,650$32,800
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,4050-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$34,035$29,650$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$2,375
Total Invoice$32,007$33,129$28,085$30,290
Adjustments for Features-1,307-1,3130-716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,700$31,816$28,085$29,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,116$0$1,489

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2007200720172017
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$3,845$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,405$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,307-1,3130-716

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20072017
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 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 Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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