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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: $36,750

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,175

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,600
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,450
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
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
6-speed manual     -1,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,840
255/50R20 1,127 536  
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
6-speed manual     -1,380
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275
Options (change) 7,100 4,825 5,300
Options (change) 6,254 4,321 4,875
Destination 785 785 850
Total Price $37,130 $38,005 $36,750
Total Invoice $34,312 $35,284 $34,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8189hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$37,130$38,005$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$37,805$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$34,312$35,284$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,312$35,098$32,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$786$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCountryman
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Cornering lights  $50
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,240$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,525

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,629 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
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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