Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt. Plato's Shadow.
Convertible models cost about $5,000 more than their corresponding two-door models. The base Cooper convertible starts at $25,950, the Cooper S at $29,600, and the John Cooper Works at $35,600. A John Cooper Works Mini with loads of options and features can command a price of over $45,000.
Minivans are considerably more expensive than they once were. Though some offer spartan models starting in the low-$20,000 range, most start in the upper $20,000s. From there, slathering on equipment can leave luxury-lined models passing the $45,000 mark.