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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: $29,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,747

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $5,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $17,632 $20,872
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110    
Recaro Sports Seats     3,000 2,750
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Compass     100 100
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250
Power-folding mirrors     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Automatic headlights     250 250
Fog lights     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   450 450
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73    
Recaro Sports Seats     2,700 2,475
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Panoramic sunroof     900 900
Compass     90 90
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225 225
Power-folding mirrors     450 450
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Automatic headlights     225 225
Fog lights     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Options (change) 4,850 2,755 9,350 8,850
Options (change) 4,103 2,322 8,415 7,965
Destination 785 785 700 700
Total Price $34,880 $35,935 $29,550 $32,650
Total Invoice $32,161 $33,285 $26,747 $29,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,238
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$34,880$35,935$29,550$32,650
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,6100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,520$33,325$29,550$32,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$2,625
Total Invoice$32,161$33,285$26,747$29,537
Adjustments for Features-2,176-2,4180-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$30,867$26,747$29,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$882$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr 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 rear side windows$200$200  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,565$3,955$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,610$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-2,4180-430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082012
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

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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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 information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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