Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,445

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,681

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $21,950
Base Invoice $38,027 $19,755
Navigation system 795 2,000
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Premium Package   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
John Cooper Works Package   6,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Automatic headlights   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
HD radio   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Satellite radio   500
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system 694 1,800
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Bluetooth cell phone link   450
Premium Package   1,125
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
John Cooper Works Package   5,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Automatic headlights   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
HD radio   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Satellite radio   450
Cold Weather Package   450
Options (change) 2,525 15,600
Options (change) 2,204 14,040
Destination 895 650
Total Price $44,200 $38,200
Total Invoice $41,126 $34,445

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mini Hardtop dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $433
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$44,200$38,200
Adjustments for Features-6,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$38,200
Total Invoice$41,126$34,445
Adjustments for Features-6,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,878$34,445

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2480

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,921 lb.2,668 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested167594%
Total Not Requested1006%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.