Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,749

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $11,290

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $18,892 $40,191
Cold Weather Package 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300  
Premium Package 1,400  
John Cooper Works Package 6,300  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio 499  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Center armrest(s), front row 200  
Automatic headlights 200  
Navigation system 1,700 795
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cold Weather Package 270  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170  
Premium Package 1,260  
John Cooper Works Package 5,355  
Sport Package 1,260  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Obstacle detection, rear 315  
Satellite radio 449  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Center armrest(s), front row 180  
Automatic headlights 180  
Navigation system 1,530 694
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 14,299 2,520
Options (change) 12,554 2,200
Destination 550 895
Total Price $35,749 $46,515
Total Invoice $31,996 $43,286

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mini Hardtop dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,855
Model Year20062015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine207hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,749$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,749$39,600
Total Invoice$31,996$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$36,851

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,730$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,435

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
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.4,921 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.