Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2007

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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: $32,350

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,180

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $19,080 $26,790 $29,361
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cruise control 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Stability control 500    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255  
Cold Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Automatic headlights 250    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cruise control 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Stability control 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 217  
Cold Weather Package 450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Automatic headlights 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,696 1,696
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Universal garage door opener 225    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Bright-finished fuel door   73 73
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 10,500 6,590 4,885
Options (change) 9,450 5,674 4,225
Destination 650 735 735
Total Price $32,350 $35,695 $36,735
Total Invoice $29,180 $33,199 $34,321

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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: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year200820072007
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,350$35,695$36,735
Adjustments for Features0-920-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$34,775$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$29,180$33,199$34,321
Adjustments for Features0-856-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,180$32,343$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,118

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820072007
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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 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  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,950$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-856-860

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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