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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: $36,500

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,002

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,250
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,807
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Third-row seat   375  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Heated front seats     500
Automatic climate control, front     500
Center armrest(s), second row     250
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Automatic headlights     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   450
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,530
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Third-row seat   319  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90
Panoramic sunroof     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
Leather seating surfaces     1,350
Heated front seats     450
Automatic climate control, front     450
Center armrest(s), second row     225
Universal garage door opener     225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Automatic headlights     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Options (change) 9,695 7,990 10,550
Options (change) 8,460 7,012 9,495
Destination 785 785 700
Total Price $39,725 $41,170 $36,500
Total Invoice $36,518 $37,975 $33,002

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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: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8181hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$39,725$41,170$36,500
Adjustments for Features-410-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,315$39,860$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$36,518$37,975$33,002
Adjustments for Features-377-1,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,141$36,767$33,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Second-row high console $250 
Second-row low console  $100
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 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$8,540$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-377-1,2080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 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

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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%

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