Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

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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: $33,695

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,142

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,792 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Automatic headlights 250    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Wired Package 1,750    
Heated front seats 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Automatic climate control, front 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Roof rails 230    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 251  
Automatic headlights 230    
CD changer, in-dash 460    
Wired Package 1,610    
Heated front seats 460    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275    
Panoramic sunroof 920    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Bright-finished fuel door   73 73
Options (change) 9,300 6,160 4,065
Options (change) 8,555 5,295 3,514
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $33,695 $36,190 $37,245
Total Invoice $31,142 $33,353 $34,477

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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: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,824
Model Year201420082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine189hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 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$33,695$36,190$37,245
Adjustments for Features0-420-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,695$35,770$36,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$31,142$33,353$34,477
Adjustments for Features0-387-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,142$32,966$33,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$891

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,295$5,715$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387-620

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in113.7 in
Length151.1 in193.4 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,795 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 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
8.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77575%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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