Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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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: $32,600

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,200 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $19,080 $31,897 $39,442
Convenience Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Navigation system 2,000 795  
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Stability control 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
HD radio 500    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000    
Package 202A   3,225  
Cargo cover   130 130
Convenience Package 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Navigation system 1,800 755  
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Xenon HID headlights 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Stability control 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,515 1,515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
HD radio 450    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900    
Package 202A   3,064  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 10,750 5,745 1,725
Options (change) 9,675 5,458 1,639
Destination 650 945 945
Total Price $32,600 $40,090 $43,970
Total Invoice $29,405 $38,300 $42,026

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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: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,811
Model Year200820162016
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 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$32,600$40,090$43,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,815$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915
Total Invoice$29,405$38,300$42,026
Adjustments for Features0-4,084-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$34,216$35,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
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
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,530$7,805$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,084-6,920

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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?
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

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