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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,100

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,542

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $25,350
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,897
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255   500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Compass     100
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250
Automatic headlights     250
Center armrest(s), second row     250
Automatic climate control, front     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
AWD     1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Cold Weather Package     750
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217   450
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Compass     90
Universal garage door opener     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225
Automatic headlights     225
Center armrest(s), second row     225
Automatic climate control, front     450
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
AWD     1,530
Panoramic sunroof     900
Cold Weather Package     675
Options (change) 8,030 5,855 11,050
Options (change) 6,918 5,070 9,945
Destination 735 735 700
Total Price $37,135 $37,705 $37,100
Total Invoice $34,443 $35,166 $33,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,606
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8181hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,135$37,705$37,100
Adjustments for Features00-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,135$37,705$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$34,443$35,166$33,542
Adjustments for Features00-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,443$35,166$32,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,050$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments00-705

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.2 in
Length193.4 in161.7 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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