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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: $35,749

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $20,900
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,892
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,700
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cold Weather Package     300
Premium Package     1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,300
John Cooper Works Package     6,300
Sport Package     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Convenience Package     400
Center armrest(s), front row     200
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Satellite radio     499
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,530
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cold Weather Package     270
Premium Package     1,260
Leather seating surfaces     1,170
John Cooper Works Package     5,355
Sport Package     1,260
Metallic paint (extra cost)     405
Convenience Package     360
Center armrest(s), front row     180
Obstacle detection, rear     315
Satellite radio     449
Options (change) 5,660 4,155 14,299
Options (change) 4,890 3,611 12,554
Destination 815 815 550
Total Price $38,090 $40,520 $35,749
Total Invoice $35,024 $37,327 $31,996

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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: $381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8207hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,090$40,520$35,749
Adjustments for Features-1,960-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,130$37,060$35,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$35,024$37,327$31,996
Adjustments for Features-1,802-3,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,222$34,140$31,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,715$7,215$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-3,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in97.1 in
Length193.4 in143.1 in
Width73.7 in66.5 in
Height72.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 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 in31.3 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 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft325.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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