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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: $33,414

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,237 $28,084
John Cooper Works 7,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 185
Universal garage door opener 250 93
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system   1,600
John Cooper Works 6,435  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Heated front seats 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 272
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 120
Universal garage door opener 225 61
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 13,750 2,694
Options (change) 12,375 2,128
Destination 700 725
Total Price $42,400 $33,414
Total Invoice $38,312 $30,937

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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: $9,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,819
Model Year20122011
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,400$33,414
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,400$32,934
Total Invoice$38,312$30,937
Adjustments for Features0-444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,312$30,493

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelConvertibleForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.0 in
Length145.6 in179.5 in
Width66.3 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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