Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

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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: $32,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,590

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,405 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Roof rails 230    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275    
Panoramic sunroof 920    
Cold Weather Package 690    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Bright-finished fuel door   73 73
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 5,800 3,655 2,070
Options (change) 5,335 3,166 1,818
Destination 850 785 785
Total Price $32,850 $33,685 $35,250
Total Invoice $30,590 $31,224 $32,781

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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: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $393
Model Year201820082008
ModelHardtopExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine189hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,850$33,685$35,250
Adjustments for Features0-260-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$33,425$34,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$30,590$31,224$32,781
Adjustments for Features0-241-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,590$30,983$32,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,138

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
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 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
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 
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
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$5,305$5,565$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241-660

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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