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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: $32,800

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $11,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,672

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $13,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCountrymanCountrymanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,750 $25,350 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $19,657 $22,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Automatic headlights 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 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      
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,595 1,595  
Fog lights 250        
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Rear spoiler 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Second-row buckets     695 695 695
Navigation system       795  
Power liftgate       550  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Automatic headlights 225 225      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 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      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900 1,515 1,515  
Fog lights 225        
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450      
Rear spoiler 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Cold Weather Package 675 675      
Cargo cover     124 124 124
Second-row buckets     660 660 660
Navigation system       755  
Power liftgate       524  
Options (change) 10,350 9,600 2,420 3,765 825
Options (change) 9,315 8,640 2,299 3,578 784
Destination 700 700 945 945 945
Total Price $32,800 $35,650 $44,665 $48,210 $54,740
Total Invoice $29,672 $32,237 $42,686 $46,066 $52,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,597
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCountrymanCountrymanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine121hp I4181hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,800$35,650$44,665$48,210$54,740
Adjustments for Features0-75-6,715-7,830-13,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$35,575$37,950$40,380$41,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$2,430$3,160
Total Invoice$29,672$32,237$42,686$46,066$52,316
Adjustments for Features0-68-6,417-7,482-13,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,672$32,169$36,269$38,584$39,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,497$0$2,315$3,021

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCountrymanCountrymanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCooperCooper SLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,005$10,645$11,760$17,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$6,715$7,830$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-68-6,417-7,482-13,026

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in112.6 in
Length161.7 in198.3 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

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

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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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