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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: $32,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,672

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,587

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,742 $27,992
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo area partition net 250 48
Universal garage door opener 250 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 185
Compass 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   453
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Cargo area partition net 230 31
Universal garage door opener 230 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 120
Compass 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272
Xenon HID headlights 460  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 8,450 2,308
Options (change) 7,770 1,820
Destination 850 775
Total Price $44,650 $32,978
Total Invoice $40,362 $30,587

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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: $11,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,757
Model Year20152012
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp 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)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,650$32,978
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,630$32,978
Total Invoice$40,362$30,587
Adjustments for Features-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,344$30,587

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelCountrymanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.2 in103.0 in
Length161.7 in179.5 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 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
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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