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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: $31,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $15,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,755

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $15,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $21,090 $24,405
Package 301A 2,240      
Cargo cover 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,000  
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Technology Package     1,750  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Wood trim     350 350
Fog lights     250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     750  
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Roof rails     250 250
Proximity key     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Active Driving Assistant       1,000
Fully Loaded Package       4,750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Rear spoiler       250
Package 301A 2,127      
Cargo cover 124 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 45 45
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   920  
Universal garage door opener     230 230
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Technology Package     1,610  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Wood trim     320 320
Fog lights     230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     690  
Cold Weather Package     690 690
Roof rails     230 230
Proximity key     230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Active Driving Assistant       910
Fully Loaded Package       4,370
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       460
Rear spoiler       230
Options (change) 4,155 220 8,500 10,450
Options (change) 3,947 210 7,815 9,600
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $47,240 $55,155 $31,950 $37,500
Total Invoice $45,138 $52,717 $29,755 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,534
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6410, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20175/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$47,240$55,155$31,950$37,500
Adjustments for Features-8,215-12,6800-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$42,475$31,950$35,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$0$3,325
Total Invoice$45,138$52,717$29,755$34,855
Adjustments for Features-7,849-12,1200-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,289$40,597$29,755$32,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,308$0$3,032

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHardtopHardtop
TrimLimitedPlatinumCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 $600
Cruise control  $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Road sign information   $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 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$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,645$16,110$3,430$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,215$12,680$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,849-12,1200-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182018
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested132547%
Total Not Requested150053%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested21514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

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