Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009

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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: $34,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,122 $29,319 $32,901
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Roof rails 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Heated front seats 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Wired Package 1,750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Bright-finished fuel door   115  
Sunroof   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Roof rails 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Heated front seats 460    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
CD changer, in-dash 460    
Wired Package 1,610    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275    
Panoramic sunroof 920    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Bright-finished fuel door   99  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 8,550 5,775 4,155
Options (change) 7,865 4,989 3,611
Destination 850 815 815
Total Price $34,500 $38,205 $40,520
Total Invoice $31,837 $35,123 $37,327

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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: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year201520092009
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine189hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 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$34,500$38,205$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-85-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,500$38,120$38,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665
Total Invoice$31,837$35,123$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-78-1,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,837$35,045$35,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$684

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr 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-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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$6,030$6,115$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-1,598

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.1 in113.7 in
Length157.4 in193.4 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 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
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 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 information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested81578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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