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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: $35,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,893

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,237
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
John Cooper Works     7,150
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100
Automatic climate control, front     500
Heated front seats     500
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Automatic headlights     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   450
John Cooper Works     6,435
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90
Automatic climate control, front     450
Heated front seats     450
Universal garage door opener     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Automatic headlights     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Options (change) 5,595 3,500 13,500
Options (change) 4,835 3,054 12,150
Destination 785 785 700
Total Price $35,625 $36,680 $42,150
Total Invoice $32,893 $34,017 $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: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,870
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine292hp V8292hp V8208hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,625$36,680$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$36,430$40,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,893$34,017$38,087
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,893$33,785$36,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year200820082012
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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$5,765$6,015$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,324

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082012
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

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 control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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