Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $33,900

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,662

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,100 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $20,872 $27,518 $29,578
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Power-folding mirrors 500    
Compass 100    
Automatic headlights 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255 255
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225    
Power-folding mirrors 450    
Compass 90    
Automatic headlights 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 217 217
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 10,100 6,990 5,290
Options (change) 9,090 5,991 4,546
Destination 700 645 645
Total Price $33,900 $37,835 $38,450
Total Invoice $30,662 $34,154 $34,769

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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: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year201220062006
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,900$37,835$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-470-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$37,365$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$30,662$34,154$34,769
Adjustments for Features0-424-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,662$33,730$34,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
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 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,255$5,725$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-425

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,723 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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