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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerConvertible
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,950
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $25,237
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
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
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Automatic headlights     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
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
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Universal garage door opener     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Automatic headlights     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 13,500
Options (change) 4,167 2,888 12,150
Destination 815 815 700
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $42,150
Total Invoice $34,301 $36,604 $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: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,476
Model Year200920092012
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$37,240$39,670$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$37,920$40,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$34,301$36,604$38,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,301$34,989$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year200920092012
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,405$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20092012
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

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 audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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