Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $46,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,075 $35,268
Power front seats 1,250  
Active Driving Assistant 1,000  
Fully Loaded Package 5,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,750  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Power front seats 1,150  
Active Driving Assistant 920  
Fully Loaded Package 5,060  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,610  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 11,500 8,230
Options (change) 10,580 7,116
Destination 850 825
Total Price $50,150 $46,910
Total Invoice $46,505 $43,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,572
Model Year20182012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$50,150$46,910
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,150$46,610
Total Invoice$46,505$43,209
Adjustments for Features0-276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,505$42,933

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
TrimJohn Cooper WorksLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Personal item tracker$25 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Rear bumper seat$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,895$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCountrymanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length169.8 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height61.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.6 ft380.7 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 seat100Yes
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 Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alarm100No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Rear bumper seat25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Personal item tracker25No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested217547%
Total Not Requested249053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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