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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,850 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,147 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
John Cooper Works Package 6,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Universal garage door opener 250 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio   445
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
John Cooper Works Package 5,805  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Universal garage door opener 225 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119
4-speed automatic   909
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 10,300 1,715
Options (change) 9,270 1,418
Destination 700 645
Total Price $38,850 $30,255
Total Invoice $35,117 $28,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,228
Model Year20112008
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,850$30,255
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,065$30,255
Total Invoice$35,117$28,179
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,407$28,179

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Power convertible top$4000 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,980$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7100

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelConvertibleForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in99.4 in
Length145.6 in176.6 in
Width66.3 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,867 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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