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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: $37,100

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,542

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $4,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimCooper SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,350 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,897 $29,319 $32,901
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
AWD 1,700 2,320 2,320
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Compass 100    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Automatic headlights 250    
Center armrest(s), second row 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
AWD 1,530 2,112 2,112
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225    
Compass 90    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Automatic headlights 225    
Center armrest(s), second row 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Cold Weather Package 675    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 11,050 9,305 7,900
Options (change) 9,945 8,129 6,935
Destination 700 815 815
Total Price $37,100 $41,735 $44,265
Total Invoice $33,542 $38,263 $40,651

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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: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,583
Model Year201220092009
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$37,100$41,735$44,265
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,100$41,585$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780
Total Invoice$33,542$38,263$40,651
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,542$38,125$38,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$781

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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$7,555$7,705$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,745

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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