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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: $35,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,802

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,700 $25,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,682 $23,122 $40,191
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300    
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Rearview camera 500 500  
Roof rails 250 250  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 50 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Wired Package 1,750 1,750  
Rear spoiler   250  
Navigation system     795
Cargo cover     130
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275    
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 460  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Fog lights 230    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230  
Rearview camera 460 460  
Roof rails 230 230  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 79
Panoramic sunroof 920 920 1,392
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
CD changer, in-dash 460 460  
Wired Package 1,610 1,610  
Rear spoiler   230  
Navigation system     694
Cargo cover     114
Options (change) 12,650 9,600 2,610
Options (change) 11,635 8,830 2,279
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $35,200 $35,550 $46,605
Total Invoice $33,167 $32,802 $43,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,560
Model Year201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine134hp I3189hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17195/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$35,200$35,550$46,605
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$35,250$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$33,167$32,802$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-277-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,167$32,525$39,085
Cost Above Minimum$642$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,070$4,370$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-4,280

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.1 in112.6 in
Length157.4 in197.1 in
Width68.0 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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