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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: $35,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,893

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,557 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Automatic headlights 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Universal garage door opener 250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 251  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Automatic headlights 230    
Heated front seats 460    
Automatic climate control, front 460    
Universal garage door opener 230    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Options (change) 7,350 5,595 3,500
Options (change) 6,760 4,835 3,054
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $43,445 $35,625 $36,680
Total Invoice $40,112 $32,893 $34,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,059
Model Year201320082008
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 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$43,445$35,625$36,680
Adjustments for Features-2,3400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,105$35,625$36,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$40,112$32,893$34,017
Adjustments for Features-2,1600-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,952$32,893$33,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
ModelConvertibleExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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$100
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
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$8,080$5,740$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1600-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
ModelConvertibleExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in113.7 in
Length145.6 in193.4 in
Width66.3 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,922 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 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
6.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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