Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2017 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $30,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $16,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,820

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $14,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,935 $40,191
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300  
Technology Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 250  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   130
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275  
Technology Package 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Roof rails 230  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 79
Panoramic sunroof 920 1,392
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Navigation system   694
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 7,650 2,610
Options (change) 7,035 2,279
Destination 850 895
Total Price $30,450 $46,605
Total Invoice $28,820 $43,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,195
Model Year20172015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine134hp I3365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15255/50-20
Total Price$30,450$46,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$40,855
Total Invoice$28,820$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,820$38,015

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,245$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,350

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested21516%

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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