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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: $42,450

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,555

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $37

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Model Year201520172017
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $31,742 $32,255 $39,800
Cold Weather Package 500 650  
City Pack 1,000    
Premium Package 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
White turn signals (optional) 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Compass 100    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250    
Package 201A   2,110  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
AWD   2,150 2,150
3.5L V6     0
Cold Weather Package 460 619  
City Pack 920    
Premium Package 1,150    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380    
Xenon HID headlights 460    
White turn signals (optional) 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Compass 90    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230    
Package 201A   2,004  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
AWD   2,053 2,054
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 8,700 7,730 3,875
Options (change) 8,000 7,355 3,693
Destination 850 945 945
Total Price $44,900 $42,450 $46,495
Total Invoice $40,592 $40,555 $44,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,300
Model Year201520172017
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,900$42,450$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,900$39,035$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$40,592$40,555$44,438
Adjustments for Features0-3,263-6,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,592$37,292$38,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,010

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520172017
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50 $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,755$10,170$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,263-6,136

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in112.6 in
Length161.7 in198.3 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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