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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: $36,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $17,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,087

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $17,655

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,970 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $50,587 $20,682 $23,122
Cargo cover 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 50 50
Cold Weather Package   650 650
John Cooper Works Exterior Package   3,250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   300  
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   0 0
Roof rails   250 250
Proximity key   250  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 500
Rearview camera   500  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000  
Fog lights   250  
Wood trim   350 350
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Wired Package   1,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Active Driving Assistant     1,000
Wired Upgrade     1,350
Fully Loaded Package     4,500
Rear spoiler     250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Cargo cover 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 45 45
Cold Weather Package   600 600
John Cooper Works Exterior Package   2,990  
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   275  
Universal garage door opener   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230 230
Semi-automated parking system   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   0 0
Roof rails   230 230
Proximity key   230  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 460
Rearview camera   460  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690  
Panoramic sunroof   920  
Fog lights   230  
Wood trim   320 320
CD changer, in-dash   460 460
Wired Package   1,610  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Active Driving Assistant     910
Wired Upgrade     1,240
Fully Loaded Package     4,140
Rear spoiler     230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     460
Options (change) 220 13,650 13,200
Options (change) 210 12,555 12,130
Destination 945 850 850
Total Price $54,135 $36,200 $39,150
Total Invoice $51,742 $34,087 $36,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,482
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6400, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$54,135$36,200$39,150
Adjustments for Features-11,6900-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$36,200$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$51,742$34,087$36,102
Adjustments for Features-11,1730-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,569$34,087$34,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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 recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,360$3,670$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,690$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,1730-1,545

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.1 in
Length198.3 in157.4 in
Width78.9 in68.0 in
Height70.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft340.7 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%
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 - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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 only750Yes
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 Requested302574%
Total Not Requested106526%

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