Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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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: $35,945

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,207

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $18,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $52,970
Base Invoice $21,792 $50,587
Cold Weather Package 600  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Roof rails 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Rear spoiler 250  
Rearview camera 500  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0  
Wood trim 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Wired Package 1,750  
Cargo cover   130
Cold Weather Package 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Automatic headlights 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Proximity key 460  
Roof rails 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Rear spoiler 230  
Rearview camera 460  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 86
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0  
Wood trim 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wired Package 1,610  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,550 220
Options (change) 10,620 210
Destination 795 945
Total Price $35,945 $54,135
Total Invoice $33,207 $51,742

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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: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,386
Model Year20142016
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine189hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$35,945$54,135
Adjustments for Features0-11,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,945$42,470
Total Invoice$33,207$51,742
Adjustments for Features0-11,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,207$40,593

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooper SPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,820$15,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,149

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in112.6 in
Length151.1 in198.3 in
Width68.0 in78.9 in
Height55.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,760 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 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
8.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

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