Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $30,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,711

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $19,162 $30,773 $35,622
Convenience Package 1,400    
Premium Package 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 300    
Navigation system 2,100 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Stability control 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Power-folding mirrors 300    
HD radio 500    
Package 202B   2,950  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Convenience Package 1,260    
Premium Package 1,260    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 270    
Navigation system 1,890 694 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Stability control 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 315    
Power-folding mirrors 270    
HD radio 450    
Package 202B   2,575  
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 8,800 5,470 2,520
Options (change) 7,920 4,775 2,200
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $30,650 $39,365 $41,615
Total Invoice $27,732 $36,443 $38,717

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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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,360
Model Year200720152015
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/36 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,650$39,365$41,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,650$34,665$35,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$27,732$36,443$38,717
Adjustments for Features0-4,351-5,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,732$32,092$33,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720152015
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 $250
Remote start $150$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats  $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$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$1,805$6,505$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,351-5,643

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in112.6 in
Length145.6 in197.1 in
Width66.3 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom29.9 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
5.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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