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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: $41,745

Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,547

Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works   
Difference: $13,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,100 $53,235
Base Invoice $27,772 $50,839
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Premium Package 2 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Compass 100  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Cargo cover   130
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Premium Package 2 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Proximity key 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Compass 90  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 920  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,850 130
Options (change) 9,980 124
Destination 795 945
Total Price $41,745 $54,310
Total Invoice $38,547 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,490
Model Year20132017
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$41,745$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-12,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,745$41,890
Total Invoice$38,547$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-11,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,547$40,037

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$16,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,871

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
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 Weight2,723 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 John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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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