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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: $44,745

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,307

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,142 $35,268
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Premium Package 2 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Center armrest(s), second row 250  
Proximity key 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Compass 100  
Second-row buckets 0 750
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Package 301A   2,250
AWD   2,000
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Premium Package 2 1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Center armrest(s), second row 230  
Proximity key 460  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Compass 90  
Second-row buckets 0 638
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Package 301A   1,913
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 9,100 6,730
Options (change) 8,370 5,842
Destination 795 825
Total Price $44,745 $45,410
Total Invoice $41,307 $41,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,842
Model Year20132012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp 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)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,745$45,410
Adjustments for Features0-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,745$40,570
Total Invoice$41,307$41,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,307$37,465

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
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 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,470

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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 John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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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