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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: $10,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,448

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,557 $27,992
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 185
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Navigation system   1,000
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Universal garage door opener 230 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 120
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272
Xenon HID headlights 460  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Navigation system   888
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 7,600 2,094
Options (change) 6,990 1,681
Destination 795 775
Total Price $43,695 $32,764
Total Invoice $40,342 $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: $10,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,691
Model Year20132012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,695$32,764
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$32,764
Total Invoice$40,342$30,448
Adjustments for Features-2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,139$30,448

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelConvertibleForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2030

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,922 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 John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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