Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $32,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,222

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,000 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $20,782 $31,044 $33,774
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Automatic headlights 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Bright-finished fuel door   115  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Heated front seats 450    
Automatic headlights 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Bright-finished fuel door   99  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 8,600 5,415 4,155
Options (change) 7,740 4,683 3,610
Destination 700 815 815
Total Price $32,300 $39,510 $41,250
Total Invoice $29,222 $36,542 $38,199

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year201120102010
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,300$39,510$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$37,755$38,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$29,222$36,542$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,623-2,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,222$34,919$35,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$729

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,960$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,623-2,551

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 Capacity10.6 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147553%
Total Not Requested130047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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