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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: $37,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,037

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $23,000
Base Invoice $38,027 $20,782
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
John Cooper Works Package   6,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Premium Package   1,750
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Automatic headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
John Cooper Works Package   5,490
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Premium Package   1,575
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Heated front seats   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Automatic headlights   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 2,525 13,950
Options (change) 2,204 12,555
Destination 895 700
Total Price $44,200 $37,650
Total Invoice $41,126 $34,037

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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: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$44,200$37,650
Adjustments for Features-6,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,860$37,650
Total Invoice$41,126$34,037
Adjustments for Features-5,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,227$34,037

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132011
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 
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 
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 
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$8,970$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132011
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

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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%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%
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%

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