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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: $31,400

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,255

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,700 $30,400 $36,600
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,865 $28,270 $33,970
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0       1,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets     300    
Universal garage door opener     250 250 250
Power-folding mirrors     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300 300
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0       1,795
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets     275    
Universal garage door opener     230 230 230
Power-folding mirrors     460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275 275
Options (change) 2,255 670 3,850 3,550 4,000
Options (change) 1,897 549 3,540 3,265 3,680
Destination 785 785 850 850 850
Total Price $32,285 $33,850 $31,400 $34,800 $41,450
Total Invoice $29,955 $31,512 $29,255 $32,385 $38,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,507
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$32,285$33,850$31,400$34,800$41,450
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,940-2,215-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$33,400$29,460$32,585$38,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$3,125$8,700
Total Invoice$29,955$31,512$29,255$32,385$38,500
Adjustments for Features0-419-1,807-2,061-3,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,955$31,093$27,448$30,324$35,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,138$0$2,876$7,996

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, opaque  $600$600$600
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,915$8,405$8,680$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,940$2,215$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-1,807-2,061-3,056

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in98.2 in
Length193.4 in151.1 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in30.9 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 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft37.6 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 control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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