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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: $35,749

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $20,900
Base Invoice $38,862 $18,892
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cold Weather Package   300
Premium Package   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,300
John Cooper Works Package   6,300
Sport Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Automatic headlights   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Center armrest(s), front row   200
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Satellite radio   499
Cargo cover 118  
Navigation system 694 1,530
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cold Weather Package   270
Premium Package   1,260
Leather seating surfaces   1,170
John Cooper Works Package   5,355
Sport Package   1,260
Metallic paint (extra cost)   405
Automatic headlights   180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Center armrest(s), front row   180
Obstacle detection, rear   315
Satellite radio   449
Options (change) 2,525 14,299
Options (change) 2,204 12,554
Destination 895 550
Total Price $45,095 $35,749
Total Invoice $41,961 $31,996

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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: $2,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,670
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimSportCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6207hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$45,095$35,749
Adjustments for Features-6,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,330$35,749
Total Invoice$41,961$31,996
Adjustments for Features-6,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,666$31,996

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20142006
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
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 
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,495$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in97.1 in
Length197.1 in143.1 in
Width78.9 in66.5 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 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 in31.3 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 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft325.0 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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%

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