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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: $32,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,495

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,950 $37,535
Base Invoice $19,755 $34,952
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Premium Package 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,250  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Satellite radio 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
HD radio 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Premium Package 1,125  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Convenience Package 1,125  
Navigation system 1,800 676
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Satellite radio 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
HD radio 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,215  
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 10,100 2,525
Options (change) 9,090 2,147
Destination 650 825
Total Price $32,700 $40,885
Total Invoice $29,495 $37,924

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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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,728
Model Year20092011
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$32,700$40,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$36,895
Total Invoice$29,495$37,924
Adjustments for Features0-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,495$34,223

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
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
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,830$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,701

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight2,712 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested167594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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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