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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: $39,000

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,967

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $25,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $23,122
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cold Weather Package   650
Active Driving Assistant   1,000
Semi-automated parking system   500
Wired Upgrade   1,350
Fully Loaded Package   4,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Universal garage door opener   250
Rear spoiler   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cold Weather Package   600
Active Driving Assistant   910
Semi-automated parking system   460
Wired Upgrade   1,240
Fully Loaded Package   4,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Roof rails   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Universal garage door opener   230
Rear spoiler   230
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
CD changer, in-dash   460
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 6,035 13,050
Options (change) 5,130 11,995
Destination 825 850
Total Price $44,395 $39,000
Total Invoice $40,907 $35,967

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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: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$44,395$39,000
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$39,000
Total Invoice$40,907$35,967
Adjustments for Features-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,097$35,967

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,445$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.1 in
Length197.1 in157.4 in
Width78.9 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%
Wired Upgrade
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 400W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested227556%
Total Not Requested181544%

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