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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: $33,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $21,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,905

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $21,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,600 $53,940
Base Invoice $21,090 $51,512
Technology Package 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 250  
Roof rails 250  
Fog lights 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Wood trim 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250  
Cargo cover   130
Technology Package 1,610  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Proximity key 230  
Roof rails 230  
Fog lights 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 86
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Wood trim 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 9,750 220
Options (change) 8,965 210
Destination 850 995
Total Price $33,200 $55,155
Total Invoice $30,905 $52,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,553
Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine134hp I3365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15255/50-20
Total Price$33,200$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-11,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$43,375
Total Invoice$30,905$52,717
Adjustments for Features0-11,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,905$41,458

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopExplorer
TrimCooperPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,880$15,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,259

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.1 in112.6 in
Length157.4 in198.3 in
Width68.0 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested21514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

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