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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,350
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,742
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Compass     100
Universal garage door opener     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   460
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460
Compass     90
Universal garage door opener     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230
Heated front seats     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,380
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230
Options (change) 9,695 6,910 7,600
Options (change) 8,460 6,094 6,990
Destination 785 785 850
Total Price $39,725 $40,090 $43,800
Total Invoice $36,518 $37,057 $39,582

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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: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8208hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$39,725$40,090$43,800
Adjustments for Features-635-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$39,455$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$39,582
Adjustments for Features-584-5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,934$36,470$39,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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$100 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$7,540$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-584-5870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.2 in
Length193.4 in161.7 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 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 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.8 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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