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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: $43,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,060

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,950
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,237
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
City Pack   1,250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Universal garage door opener   250
Compass   100
Premium Package   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   250
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820  
Cold Weather Package   460
City Pack   1,150
MINI Connected with navigation   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Universal garage door opener   230
Compass   90
Premium Package   1,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   230
Options (change) 4,525 8,350
Options (change) 3,967 7,680
Destination 825 795
Total Price $43,205 $44,095
Total Invoice $40,060 $40,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,189
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$43,205$44,095
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$44,095
Total Invoice$40,060$40,712
Adjustments for Features-3,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,523$40,712

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCountryman
TrimLimitedJohn Cooper Works
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-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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
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
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,595$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.2 in
Length197.1 in161.7 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft341.3 ft3

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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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
City Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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