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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: $33,400

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $23,100
Base Invoice $35,268 $20,872
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Automatic climate control, front   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Proximity key   500
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Compass   100
Automatic headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 900
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,125
Automatic climate control, front   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Proximity key   450
Universal garage door opener   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Compass   90
Automatic headlights   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 2,525 9,600
Options (change) 2,147 8,640
Destination 825 700
Total Price $41,205 $33,400
Total Invoice $38,240 $30,212

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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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,604
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$41,205$33,400
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$33,400
Total Invoice$38,240$30,212
Adjustments for Features-3,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,816$30,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in97.1 in
Length197.1 in145.6 in
Width78.9 in66.3 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.9 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 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft324.0 ft3

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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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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