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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: $35,945

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $18,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,207

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $18,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $23,600
Base Invoice $50,839 $21,792
Cargo cover 130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 50
Cold Weather Package   600
Automatic headlights   250
Automatic climate control, front   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   0
Roof rails   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Rearview camera   500
Proximity key   500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Rear spoiler   250
Wood trim   350
CD changer, in-dash   500
Wired Package   1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Cargo cover 124  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 45
Cold Weather Package   550
Automatic headlights   230
Automatic climate control, front   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Universal garage door opener   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Semi-automated parking system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   0
Roof rails   230
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460
Rearview camera   460
Proximity key   460
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690
Panoramic sunroof   920
Rear spoiler   230
Wood trim   320
CD changer, in-dash   460
Wired Package   1,610
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 220 11,550
Options (change) 210 10,620
Destination 945 795
Total Price $54,400 $35,945
Total Invoice $51,994 $33,207

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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: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,480
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6189hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$54,400$35,945
Adjustments for Features-11,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,570$35,945
Total Invoice$51,994$33,207
Adjustments for Features-11,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,687$33,207

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerHardtop
TrimPlatinumCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $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
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,635$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.2 in
Length198.3 in151.1 in
Width78.9 in68.0 in
Height70.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.2,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in30.8 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 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft334.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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%
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%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

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