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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: $37,653

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,009

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,237 $33,675
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 245
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Automatic headlights 250  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Proximity key 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 120
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Door sill trim plates   53
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 158
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Automatic headlights 225  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Proximity key 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 78
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 15,600 648
Options (change) 14,040 419
Destination 700 915
Total Price $44,250 $37,653
Total Invoice $39,977 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,752
Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$44,250$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$32,508
Total Invoice$39,977$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-4,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,977$30,225

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,784

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length145.6 in180.9 in
Width66.3 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.074.7 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
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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