Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,699

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,966

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,413

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $18,892 $30,027 $35,268
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Premium Package 1,400    
Cold Weather Package 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200    
Stability control 500    
Satellite radio 499    
Convenience Package 400    
Fog lights 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,700 795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,170    
Premium Package 1,260    
Cold Weather Package 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180    
Stability control 450    
Satellite radio 449    
Convenience Package 360    
Fog lights 135    
Obstacle detection, rear 315    
Navigation system 1,530 676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 7,249 5,325 2,525
Options (change) 6,524 4,527 2,147
Destination 550 825 825
Total Price $28,699 $38,245 $41,205
Total Invoice $25,966 $35,379 $38,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year200620122012
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,699$38,245$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,699$33,395$35,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$25,966$35,379$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,487-5,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,966$30,892$32,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,627

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,430$6,280$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,487-5,721

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in112.6 in
Length143.1 in197.1 in
Width66.5 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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