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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: $35,045

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,382

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $23,600
Base Invoice $35,268 $21,792
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,000
Cold Weather Package   600
Automatic climate control, front   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   250
Automatic headlights   250
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Rearview camera   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Proximity key   500
Rear spoiler   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
CD changer, in-dash   500
Wired Package   1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 920
Cold Weather Package   550
Automatic climate control, front   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Roof rails   230
Automatic headlights   230
Universal garage door opener   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Rearview camera   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Proximity key   460
Rear spoiler   230
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
CD changer, in-dash   460
Wired Package   1,610
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 2,525 10,650
Options (change) 2,147 9,795
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,205 $35,045
Total Invoice $38,240 $32,382

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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: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,329
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$41,205$35,045
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,480$35,045
Total Invoice$38,240$32,382
Adjustments for Features-2,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,711$32,382

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122014
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 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
Total Value of Features$6,570$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.2 in
Length197.1 in151.1 in
Width78.9 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.8 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 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft334.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

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