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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: $36,050

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $4,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerRoadster
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,855 $27,350
Base Invoice $35,268 $24,697
Navigation system 795  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Automatic climate control, front   500
Proximity key   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Automatic headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Navigation system 676  
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Automatic climate control, front   450
Proximity key   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Automatic headlights   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 795 8,000
Options (change) 676 7,200
Destination 825 700
Total Price $39,475 $36,050
Total Invoice $36,769 $32,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerRoadster
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$39,475$36,050
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,810$36,050
Total Invoice$36,769$32,597
Adjustments for Features-1,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,218$32,597

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerRoadster
TrimLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,695$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerRoadster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in97.1 in
Length197.1 in146.8 in
Width78.9 in66.3 in
Height70.4 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested550220%
Total Not Requested-300-120%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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