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Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer 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 Year201120082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,250 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,807 $27,273 $30,178
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
AWD 1,700 2,320 2,325
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Center armrest(s), second row 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Automatic headlights 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
AWD 1,530 2,111 2,117
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Heated front seats 450    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Center armrest(s), second row 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 251  
Automatic headlights 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Options (change) 10,550 9,695 7,990
Options (change) 9,495 8,460 7,012
Destination 700 785 785
Total Price $36,500 $39,725 $41,170
Total Invoice $33,002 $36,518 $37,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year201120082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,500$39,725$41,170
Adjustments for Features0-410-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$39,315$39,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$33,002$36,518$37,975
Adjustments for Features0-377-1,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,002$36,141$36,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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$7,230$7,640$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-1,208

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in113.7 in
Length161.7 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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