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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: $32,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,630

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,080 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cruise control 250    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Stability control 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Automatic headlights 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cruise control 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,696 1,696
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Stability control 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 251  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Automatic headlights 225    
Bluetooth cell phone link 450    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Universal garage door opener 225    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Bright-finished fuel door   73 73
Options (change) 11,000 6,160 4,065
Options (change) 9,900 5,295 3,514
Destination 650 785 785
Total Price $32,850 $36,190 $37,245
Total Invoice $29,630 $33,353 $34,477

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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: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,746
Model Year200820082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,850$36,190$37,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$35,130$35,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$29,630$33,353$34,477
Adjustments for Features0-977-1,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,630$32,376$33,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$888

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,415$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-1,213

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in113.7 in
Length145.6 in193.4 in
Width66.3 in73.7 in
Height55.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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