Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 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: $39,000

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,170

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,300 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,250 $40,191
Premium Package 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Navigation system 2,000 795
John Cooper Works Package 6,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
HD radio 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 500  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 1,575  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Navigation system 1,800 694
John Cooper Works Package 5,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
HD radio 450  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 450  
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 16,000 2,520
Options (change) 14,220 2,200
Destination 700 895
Total Price $39,000 $46,515
Total Invoice $35,170 $43,286

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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: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year20102015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,000$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,000$39,950
Total Invoice$35,170$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-6,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,170$37,177

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
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
Terrain selector $200
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
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,680$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,109

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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