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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,800
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,075
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0   1,950
Power front seats     1,250
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Deep-tinted rear windows     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Special interior trim     200
8-speed shiftable automatic     1,750
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0   1,795
Power front seats     1,150
Universal garage door opener     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460
Deep-tinted rear windows     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,380
Special interior trim     185
8-speed shiftable automatic     1,610
Options (change) 4,915 3,215 8,400
Options (change) 4,227 2,782 7,730
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $35,760 $36,375 $47,050
Total Invoice $32,390 $33,005 $43,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,296
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$35,760$36,375$47,050
Adjustments for Features00-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$36,375$41,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,390$33,005$43,655
Adjustments for Features00-4,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$33,005$38,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,100$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,969

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in169.8 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in61.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

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