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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: $32,600

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimXLTLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $21,200
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $19,080
Cold Weather Package 650   500
Package 201A 2,110    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,000
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Navigation system     2,000
Automatic climate control, front     500
Xenon HID headlights     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Stability control     500
Obstacle detection, rear     500
HD radio     500
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     1,000
Cold Weather Package 619   450
Package 201A 2,004    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 900
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     1,350
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Navigation system     1,800
Automatic climate control, front     450
Xenon HID headlights     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Stability control     450
Obstacle detection, rear     450
HD radio     450
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     900
Options (change) 5,580 1,725 10,750
Options (change) 5,302 1,639 9,675
Destination 945 945 650
Total Price $40,300 $44,345 $32,600
Total Invoice $38,502 $42,384 $29,405

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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: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,893
Model Year201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimXLTLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$40,300$44,345$32,600
Adjustments for Features-4,400-7,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,900$36,940$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$38,502$42,384$29,405
Adjustments for Features-4,204-7,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,298$35,306$29,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201720172008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription  $550
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,830$11,835$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$7,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,204-7,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in97.1 in
Length198.3 in145.6 in
Width78.9 in66.3 in
Height70.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.2,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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