Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $31,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,227

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $11,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $19,162 $32,489 $40,196
Convenience Package 1,400    
Cold Weather Package 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Premium Package 1,400    
Navigation system 2,100    
Xenon HID headlights 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Stability control 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Power-folding mirrors 300    
HD radio 500    
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Package 202A   4,100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Cargo cover   130 130
3.5L V6     0
Convenience Package 1,260    
Cold Weather Package 270    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Premium Package 1,260    
Navigation system 1,890    
Xenon HID headlights 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Stability control 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 315    
Power-folding mirrors 270    
HD radio 450    
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Package 202A   3,895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Cargo cover   124 124
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 9,350 6,860 1,825
Options (change) 8,415 6,517 1,734
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $31,200 $41,875 $44,910
Total Invoice $28,227 $40,001 $42,925

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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: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,923
Model Year200720182018
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?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,200$41,875$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-6,125-8,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$35,750$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920
Total Invoice$28,227$40,001$42,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,851-7,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,227$34,150$35,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
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$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 lumbar 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
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,155$8,280$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,851-7,876

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in112.6 in
Length145.6 in198.3 in
Width66.3 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft381.7 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%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested195055%

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