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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: $27,345

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,302

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $8,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Bright-finished fuel door 115        
Sunroof 850 850      
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100 100
MINI Connected with navigation     1,500 1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250 250
Fog lights     250    
Premium Package 2     1,250 1,250 1,250
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250 250 250
Universal garage door opener         250
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Bright-finished fuel door 99        
Sunroof 723 723      
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90 90
MINI Connected with navigation     1,380 1,380 1,380
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230 230
Fog lights     230    
Premium Package 2     1,150 1,150 1,150
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230 230 230
Universal garage door opener         230
Options (change) 4,465 2,845 6,850 6,350 6,600
Options (change) 3,797 2,419 6,300 5,840 6,070
Destination 815 815 795 795 795
Total Price $36,895 $39,210 $27,345 $30,445 $37,495
Total Invoice $33,931 $36,135 $25,302 $28,152 $34,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,169
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$36,895$39,210$27,345$30,445$37,495
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,3250-475-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$34,885$27,345$29,970$36,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0$2,625$9,575
Total Invoice$33,931$36,135$25,302$28,152$34,637
Adjustments for Features-2,460-3,9860-439-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,471$32,149$25,302$27,713$34,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$678$0$2,411$8,804

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$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$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75 $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$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$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$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,930$3,605$4,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$4,325$0$475$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-3,9860-439-531

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092013
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

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

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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