Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 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: $32,100

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,955

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $9,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $38,200
Base Invoice $19,080 $35,622
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Convenience Package 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Stability control 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
HD radio 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Cargo cover   130
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Convenience Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Navigation system 1,800 694
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Stability control 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,392
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
HD radio 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 10,250 2,520
Options (change) 9,225 2,200
Destination 650 895
Total Price $32,100 $41,615
Total Invoice $28,955 $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: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,026
Model Year20082015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$32,100$41,615
Adjustments for Features0-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$36,525
Total Invoice$28,955$38,717
Adjustments for Features0-4,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,955$33,981

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,230$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,736

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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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