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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: $37,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,389

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $35,075 $27,273 $30,178
Power front seats 1,250    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Deep-tinted rear windows 500    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,950 0  
Special interior trim 200    
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Power front seats 1,150    
Universal garage door opener 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
Deep-tinted rear windows 460    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,795 0  
Special interior trim 185    
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,610    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,700 7,190 4,915
Options (change) 8,005 6,331 4,398
Destination 850 785 785
Total Price $47,350 $37,220 $38,095
Total Invoice $43,930 $34,389 $35,361

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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: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,233
Model Year201820082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,350$37,220$38,095
Adjustments for Features-3,5650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,785$37,220$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$43,930$34,389$35,361
Adjustments for Features-3,3080-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,622$34,389$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$786

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelCountrymanExplorerExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
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  
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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
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  
Fog lights $125$125
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  
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
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$9,730$6,165$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3080-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length169.8 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height61.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 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 Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
17.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 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%
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

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%
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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