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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,345

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,950
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,237
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
John Cooper Works     7,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Automatic headlights     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Universal garage door opener     250
Heated front seats     500
Automatic climate control, front     500
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 450
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
John Cooper Works     6,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Automatic headlights     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Universal garage door opener     225
Heated front seats     450
Automatic climate control, front     450
Options (change) 5,500 3,800 13,500
Options (change) 4,724 3,279 12,150
Destination 645 645 700
Total Price $36,345 $36,960 $42,150
Total Invoice $32,887 $33,502 $38,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,185
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine292hp V8292hp V8208hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,345$36,960$42,150
Adjustments for Features00-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$36,960$39,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,887$33,502$38,087
Adjustments for Features00-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,887$33,502$36,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,015

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in97.1 in
Length193.4 in145.6 in
Width73.7 in66.3 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in28.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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