Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $36,050

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $3,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,350 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,697 $34,952
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Navigation system   795
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Proximity key 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Navigation system   676
Options (change) 8,000 795
Options (change) 7,200 676
Destination 700 825
Total Price $36,050 $39,155
Total Invoice $32,597 $36,453

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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: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,329
Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$36,050$39,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$37,515
Total Invoice$32,597$36,453
Adjustments for Features0-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,597$34,926

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
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
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$6,030$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in112.6 in
Length146.8 in197.1 in
Width66.3 in78.9 in
Height54.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.580.7 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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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