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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: $39,750

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,845

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,054

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimSportPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $22,300
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $20,250
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,250
Premium Package     1,750
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Navigation system     2,000
John Cooper Works Package     6,500
Xenon HID headlights     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Center armrest(s), front row     250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500
HD radio     500
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     500
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Cold Weather Package     450
Convenience Package     1,125
Premium Package     1,575
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Navigation system     1,800
John Cooper Works Package     5,670
Xenon HID headlights     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Center armrest(s), front row     225
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450
HD radio     450
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     450
Options (change) 1,725 130 16,750
Options (change) 1,639 124 14,895
Destination 945 945 700
Total Price $48,025 $54,310 $39,750
Total Invoice $45,899 $51,908 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,878
Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimSportPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12480, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$48,025$54,310$39,750
Adjustments for Features-8,555-14,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,470$40,040$39,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,899$51,908$35,845
Adjustments for Features-8,176-13,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,723$38,269$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtop
TrimSportPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
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
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,485$18,200$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,555$14,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,176-13,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20172010
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 Weight4,890 lb.2,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 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
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%
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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