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Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,687

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRoadsterExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,350 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,697 $27,273 $30,178
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Automatic headlights 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Automatic headlights 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 251  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 8,100 5,595 3,500
Options (change) 7,290 4,835 3,054
Destination 700 785 785
Total Price $36,150 $35,625 $36,680
Total Invoice $32,687 $32,893 $34,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year201220082008
ModelRoadsterExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp 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)195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,150$35,625$36,680
Adjustments for Features-8150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$35,625$36,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$32,687$32,893$34,017
Adjustments for Features-7370-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,950$32,893$33,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelRoadsterExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie 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 rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Roll bar$200  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$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  
Folding second row seats $300$300
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,180$6,365$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7370-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelRoadsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in113.7 in
Length146.8 in193.4 in
Width66.3 in73.7 in
Height54.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 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 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
8.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750167%
Total Not Requested-300-67%

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 opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
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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