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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: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,002

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $5,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $25,250
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,807
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
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
Obstacle detection, rear     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
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,530
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
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
Obstacle detection, rear     450
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) 9,305 7,900 10,550
Options (change) 8,129 6,935 9,495
Destination 815 815 700
Total Price $41,735 $44,265 $36,500
Total Invoice $38,263 $40,651 $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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,940
Model Year200920092011
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$41,735$44,265$36,500
Adjustments for Features-350-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,385$42,165$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$38,263$40,651$33,002
Adjustments for Features-321-1,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,942$38,722$33,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200920092011
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$7,705$9,455$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-321-1,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20092011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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