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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,142 $27,273 $30,178
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Compass 100    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Premium Package 2 1,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Center armrest(s), second row 250    
Second-row buckets 0    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Compass 90    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Premium Package 2 1,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 251  
Center armrest(s), second row 230    
Second-row buckets 0    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230    
Cold Weather Package 690    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Options (change) 8,600 9,695 7,990
Options (change) 7,910 8,460 7,012
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $44,245 $39,725 $41,170
Total Invoice $40,847 $36,518 $37,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year201320082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,245$39,725$41,170
Adjustments for Features0-285-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$39,440$39,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$40,847$36,518$37,975
Adjustments for Features0-262-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,847$36,256$36,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
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 $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$7,330$7,615$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in113.7 in
Length161.7 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft383.7 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 information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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