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Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,350 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,897 $28,084
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
AWD 1,700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Compass 100  
Universal garage door opener 250 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 185
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Cargo area partition net 250 48
Center armrest(s), second row 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   453
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
AWD 1,530  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Compass 90  
Universal garage door opener 225 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 272
Cargo area partition net 225 31
Center armrest(s), second row 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 11,550 2,308
Options (change) 10,395 1,820
Destination 700 795
Total Price $37,600 $33,098
Total Invoice $33,992 $30,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,072
Model Year20122013
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,600$33,098
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,355$33,098
Total Invoice$33,992$30,699
Adjustments for Features-2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,771$30,699

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$5,780$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2210

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelCountrymanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in103.0 in
Length161.7 in169.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
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 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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