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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: $31,350

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,627

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $20,682 $23,122
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
Package 301A 2,600      
Cargo cover 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,000  
Package 401A   4,300    
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Roof rails     250 250
Proximity key     250  
Rearview camera     500  
Obstacle detection, rear     500  
Fog lights     250  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Wired Package     1,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Active Driving Assistant       1,000
Semi-automated parking system       500
Wired Upgrade       1,350
Fully Loaded Package       4,500
Rear spoiler       250
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004    
Package 301A 2,269      
Cargo cover 114 114    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 45 45
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 920  
Package 401A   3,752    
Cold Weather Package     600 600
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Universal garage door opener     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Roof rails     230 230
Proximity key     230  
Rearview camera     460  
Obstacle detection, rear     460  
Fog lights     230  
CD changer, in-dash     460 460
Wired Package     1,610  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Active Driving Assistant       910
Semi-automated parking system       460
Wired Upgrade       1,240
Fully Loaded Package       4,140
Rear spoiler       230
Options (change) 5,565 7,265 8,800 11,850
Options (change) 4,858 6,341 8,095 10,890
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $44,660 $51,260 $31,350 $37,800
Total Invoice $41,375 $47,427 $29,627 $34,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,981
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6400, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20175/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$44,660$51,260$31,350$37,800
Adjustments for Features-6,225-8,4250-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,435$42,835$31,350$34,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$3,275
Total Invoice$41,375$47,427$29,627$34,862
Adjustments for Features-5,767-7,7950-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,608$39,632$29,627$31,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,024$0$2,307

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 $600
Cruise control  $150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Road sign information   $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,845$12,045$3,620$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,225$8,425$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,767-7,7950-2,928

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.1 in
Length197.1 in157.4 in
Width78.9 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested122539%
Total Not Requested192561%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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 drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%
Wired Upgrade
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 400W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested227556%
Total Not Requested181544%

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