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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: $44,600

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,317

Mini Countryman John Cooper Works   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $41,300
Base Invoice $31,742 $39,442
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Fully Loaded Package 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Compass 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Fully Loaded Package 3,680  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Compass 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
AWD   1,910
Options (change) 8,400 3,725
Options (change) 7,725 3,549
Destination 850 945
Total Price $44,600 $45,970
Total Invoice $40,317 $43,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year20162016
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,600$45,970
Adjustments for Features0-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,600$39,865
Total Invoice$40,317$43,936
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,317$38,101

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
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
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,405$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,835

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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

Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested327590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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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