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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: $30,050

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,010

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $5,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,090 $24,405
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Bright-finished fuel door 115      
Sunroof 850 850    
Technology Package     1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Roof rails     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Bright-finished fuel door 99      
Sunroof 723 723    
Technology Package     1,610 1,610
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Universal garage door opener     230 230
Roof rails     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Cold Weather Package     690 690
Options (change) 4,465 2,845 6,600 6,300
Options (change) 3,797 2,419 6,070 5,795
Destination 815 815 850 850
Total Price $36,895 $39,210 $30,050 $33,350
Total Invoice $33,931 $36,135 $28,010 $31,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6134hp I3189hp 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$30,050$33,350
Adjustments for Features-935-2,5850-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,960$36,625$30,050$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0$2,675
Total Invoice$33,931$36,135$28,010$31,050
Adjustments for Features-860-2,3820-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,071$33,753$28,010$30,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$0$2,458

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr 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-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $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
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
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
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,790$5,205$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$2,585$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-860-2,3820-582

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.1 in
Length193.4 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft340.7 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 control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested85054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested85054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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