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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: $31,800

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $12,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,772

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $12,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountrymanCountryman
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $21,750 $25,350
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $19,657 $22,897
Cargo cover 135 135    
Second-row buckets 750 750    
Package 301A 2,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   795    
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Rear spoiler     250  
Fog lights     250  
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Center armrest(s), second row     250 250
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250
Compass     100 100
Automatic headlights     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Cargo cover 118 118    
Second-row buckets 655 655    
Package 301A 2,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 900 900
Navigation system   694    
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Rear spoiler     225  
Fog lights     225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Proximity key     450 450
Obstacle detection, rear     450 450
Center armrest(s), second row     225 225
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225 225
Compass     90 90
Automatic headlights     225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Cold Weather Package     675 675
Options (change) 5,080 3,275 9,350 8,600
Options (change) 4,434 2,859 8,415 7,740
Destination 895 895 700 700
Total Price $44,075 $44,950 $31,800 $34,650
Total Invoice $40,857 $41,781 $28,772 $31,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,787
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountrymanCountryman
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$44,075$44,950$31,800$34,650
Adjustments for Features-5,715-5,4900-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,360$39,460$31,800$34,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$2,775
Total Invoice$40,857$41,781$28,772$31,337
Adjustments for Features-5,298-5,1030-68
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,559$36,678$28,772$31,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$0$2,497

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCountrymanCountryman
TrimLimitedSportCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,095$8,870$3,380$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$5,490$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,298-5,1030-68

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,955 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
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 streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
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 streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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