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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: $29,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,012

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,200
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,162
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,100
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   350
Cold Weather Package     300
Premium Package     1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Automatic headlights     200
Universal garage door opener     200
Center armrest(s), front row     200
Stability control     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     600
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,890
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   315
Cold Weather Package     270
Premium Package     1,260
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Automatic headlights     180
Universal garage door opener     180
Center armrest(s), front row     180
Stability control     450
Bluetooth cell phone link     540
Options (change) 4,740 2,645 8,000
Options (change) 4,030 2,249 7,200
Destination 785 785 650
Total Price $34,770 $35,825 $29,850
Total Invoice $32,088 $33,212 $27,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,358
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18195/55-16
Total Price$34,770$35,825$29,850
Adjustments for Features-2,945-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,825$32,880$29,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0
Total Invoice$32,088$33,212$27,012
Adjustments for Features-2,718-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,370$30,482$27,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,112$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,725$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,718-2,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082007
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.11.0 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested120072%

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