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Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,400 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,942 $29,319 $32,901
Cruise control 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 300    
John Cooper Works Package 6,300    
Sport Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200    
Satellite radio 499    
Convenience Package 400    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 1,700 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cruise control 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,170    
Cold Weather Package 270    
John Cooper Works Package 5,355    
Sport Package 1,260    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180    
Satellite radio 449    
Convenience Package 360    
Automatic climate control, front 270    
Navigation system 1,530 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 13,099 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 11,474 4,167 2,888
Destination 550 815 815
Total Price $39,049 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $34,966 $34,301 $36,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $333
Model Year200620092009
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine207hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,049$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-1,1150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,934$37,240$38,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$34,966$34,301$36,604
Adjustments for Features-9980-1,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,968$34,301$35,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$919

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
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  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Power convertible top$4000  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,280$5,165$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-9980-1,384

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelConvertibleExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in113.7 in
Length143.1 in193.4 in
Width66.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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