Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $39,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,107

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,100 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $20,872 $43,883 $51,512
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Automatic headlights 250    
John Cooper Works 6,800    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Proximity key 500    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Compass 100    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,695  
Cold Weather Package 750    
Cargo cover   130 130
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Automatic headlights 225    
John Cooper Works 6,120    
Xenon HID headlights 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Proximity key 450    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Compass 90    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225    
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,610  
Cold Weather Package 675    
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 16,150 1,825 130
Options (change) 14,535 1,734 124
Destination 700 995 995
Total Price $39,950 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $36,107 $46,612 $52,631

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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: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,209
Model Year201220182018
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,950$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-8,680-14,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,950$40,090$40,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$36,107$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-8,296-13,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,107$38,316$38,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220182018
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Terrain selector $200$200
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  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,030$12,710$18,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,680$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,296-13,759

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,679 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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

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 support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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