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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: $37,600

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,992

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $7,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,350 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,897 $35,268
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
AWD 1,700 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Proximity key 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Compass 100  
Center armrest(s), second row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Cargo cover   135
Second-row buckets   750
Package 301A   2,250
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
AWD 1,530 1,820
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Proximity key 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Compass 90  
Center armrest(s), second row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,356
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Cargo cover   115
Second-row buckets   638
Package 301A   1,913
Options (change) 11,550 6,730
Options (change) 10,395 5,842
Destination 700 825
Total Price $37,600 $45,410
Total Invoice $33,992 $41,935

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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: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,543
Model Year20122012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,600$45,410
Adjustments for Features0-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$40,645
Total Invoice$33,992$41,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,992$37,535

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimCooper SLimited
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 
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 
iPod integration$100 
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 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,030$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in112.6 in
Length161.7 in197.1 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft380.7 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 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
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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%

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