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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: $44,145

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,757

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $1,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,850
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,142
Cargo cover 135  
Second-row buckets 750 0
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000  
MINI Connected with navigation   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Premium Package 2   1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Center armrest(s), second row   250
Proximity key   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   250
Cold Weather Package   750
Cargo cover 115  
Second-row buckets 638 0
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820  
MINI Connected with navigation   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Premium Package 2   1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Center armrest(s), second row   230
Proximity key   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   230
Cold Weather Package   690
Options (change) 6,730 8,500
Options (change) 5,842 7,820
Destination 825 795
Total Price $45,410 $44,145
Total Invoice $41,935 $40,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$45,410$44,145
Adjustments for Features-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$44,145
Total Invoice$41,935$40,757
Adjustments for Features-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,235$40,757

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Second-row low console $100
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,870$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.2 in
Length197.1 in161.7 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft341.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row low console100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

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