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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: $30,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimXLTLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $21,200
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $19,162
Package 202B 2,950    
Navigation system 795 795 2,100
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Convenience Package     1,400
Cold Weather Package     300
Premium Package     1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Power-folding mirrors     300
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Stability control     500
HD radio     500
Package 202B 2,575    
Navigation system 694 694 1,890
Cargo cover 114 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Convenience Package     1,260
Cold Weather Package     270
Premium Package     1,260
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     405
Power-folding mirrors     270
Obstacle detection, rear     315
Stability control     450
HD radio     450
Options (change) 5,470 2,520 8,800
Options (change) 4,775 2,200 7,920
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $39,365 $41,615 $30,650
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,717 $27,732

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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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,360
Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimXLTLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG29/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$39,365$41,615$30,650
Adjustments for Features-4,700-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$35,550$30,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,717$27,732
Adjustments for Features-4,351-5,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$33,074$27,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201520152007
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimXLTLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats $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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,870$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$6,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,351-5,6430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152007
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 Weight4,534 lb.2,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.0 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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