Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $39,550

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,650

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $9,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,400 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,850 $43,883 $51,512
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cruise control 250    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Convenience Package 500    
John Cooper Works Package 6,000    
Sport Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system 2,000    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cruise control 225    
Cold Weather Package 450    
Convenience Package 450    
John Cooper Works Package 5,400    
Sport Package 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Navigation system 1,800    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Options (change) 13,500 0 0
Options (change) 12,150 0 0
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $39,550 $46,945 $54,935
Total Invoice $35,650 $44,878 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,009
Model Year200820182018
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,550$46,945$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,505-13,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$40,440$41,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$35,650$44,878$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-6,219-12,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,650$38,659$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power convertible top$4000  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,055$13,560$20,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,505$13,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,219-12,827

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelConvertibleExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in112.6 in
Length143.1 in198.3 in
Width66.5 in78.9 in
Height55.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

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