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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: $28,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,120

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $16,245 $19,080
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000 2,000
Bright-finished fuel door 115      
Sunroof 850 850    
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Convenience Package     1,500 1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Fog lights     250  
Stability control     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     1,000 1,000
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,800 1,800
Bright-finished fuel door 99      
Sunroof 723 723    
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Convenience Package     1,350 1,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Fog lights     225  
Stability control     450 450
Obstacle detection, rear     450 450
Cold Weather Package     450 450
Panoramic sunroof     900 900
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     900 900
Options (change) 4,465 2,845 10,250 9,750
Options (change) 3,797 2,419 9,225 8,775
Destination 815 815 650 650
Total Price $36,895 $39,210 $28,950 $31,600
Total Invoice $33,931 $36,135 $26,120 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,811
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6118hp I4172hp 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$36,895$39,210$28,950$31,600
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,8250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$35,385$28,950$31,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0$2,175
Total Invoice$33,931$36,135$26,120$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,000-3,5250-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$32,610$26,120$28,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0$1,957

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2009200920082008
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$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 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription  $550$550
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,955$4,130$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,825$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,000-3,5250-428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092008
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

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 audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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