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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,400

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,312

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerRoadsterRoadster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,350 $27,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,997 $24,697
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Luxury Package 1,700      
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Recaro Sports Seats     3,000 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Automatic headlights     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 450 450
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Luxury Package 1,445      
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Recaro Sports Seats     2,700 2,475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Fog lights     225  
Automatic headlights     225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Options (change) 3,950 2,250 7,350 6,850
Options (change) 3,358 1,913 6,615 6,165
Destination 645 645 700 700
Total Price $34,795 $35,410 $32,400 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,521 $32,136 $29,312 $31,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerRoadsterRoadster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$34,795$35,410$32,400$34,900
Adjustments for Features00-1,055-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$35,410$31,345$33,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,400
Total Invoice$31,521$32,136$29,312$31,562
Adjustments for Features00-954-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,521$32,136$28,358$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,159

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerRoadsterRoadster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Roll bar  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,050$6,105$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,055$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments00-954-1,045

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerRoadster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in97.1 in
Length193.4 in146.8 in
Width73.7 in66.3 in
Height72.8 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
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 audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
No leather in second row-300No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested750136%
Total Not Requested-200-36%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
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 audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
No leather in second row-300No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested750167%
Total Not Requested-300-67%

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