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Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,764

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,448

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $25,400 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,850 $27,992
Cruise control 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,000  
Sport Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Convenience Package 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Cruise control 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works Package 5,400  
Sport Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Convenience Package 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Navigation system 1,800 888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 13,500 2,094
Options (change) 12,150 1,681
Destination 650 775
Total Price $39,550 $32,764
Total Invoice $35,650 $30,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786
Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,550$32,764
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$31,059
Total Invoice$35,650$30,448
Adjustments for Features0-1,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,650$28,864

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.0 in
Length143.1 in179.5 in
Width66.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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