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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: $29,600

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $6,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,705

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $6,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $21,950 $25,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,755 $22,850
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000 2,000
Cruise control     250 250
Stability control     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Convenience Package     500 500
Fog lights     250 250
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,800 1,800
Cruise control     225 225
Stability control     450 450
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Convenience Package     450 450
Fog lights     225 225
Cold Weather Package     450 450
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 7,000 6,750
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 6,300 6,075
Destination 815 815 650 650
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $29,600 $32,800
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $26,705 $29,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,874
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$35,930$38,360$29,600$32,800
Adjustments for Features-575-2,3250-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,355$36,035$29,600$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,875
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$26,705$29,575
Adjustments for Features-530-2,1460-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,579$33,266$26,705$29,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$2,577

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertibleConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,455$5,130$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$2,325$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-530-2,1460-293

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in97.1 in
Length193.4 in143.1 in
Width73.7 in66.5 in
Height72.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in27.5 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 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft34.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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