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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: $34,050

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $603

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanForesterForester
TrimCooperCooper S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,100 $30,600 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,310 $28,450 $30,887 $33,675
Cold Weather Package 750      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,250      
Universal garage door opener 250   120 120
Premium Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 300      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300      
Active Driving Assistant   1,000    
Fully Loaded Package   6,250    
Temporary spare tire   0    
Rear spoiler   250    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cold Weather Package 690      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,150      
Universal garage door opener 230   78 78
Premium Package 1,840      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380    
Front sport buckets 275      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275      
Active Driving Assistant   920    
Fully Loaded Package   5,750    
Temporary spare tire   0    
Rear spoiler   230    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Options (change) 7,100 10,000 648 648
Options (change) 6,530 9,200 419 419
Destination 850 850 915 915
Total Price $34,050 $41,450 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $31,690 $38,500 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,509
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanForesterForester
TrimCooperCooper S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine134hp I3189hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 12410, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,050$41,450$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-5,165-5,420-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$36,285$29,233$31,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,235$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,690$38,500$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-4,797-5,040-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$33,703$27,181$29,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,013$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanForesterForester
TrimCooperCooper S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Personal item tracker $25  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Rear bumper seat $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200  
Media drive $15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information $75  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$10,070$10,325$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165$5,420$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,797-5,040-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelCountrymanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length169.8 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height61.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested85092%
Total Not Requested758%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
225/50VR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Wireless charging station75No
Personal item tracker25No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alarm100No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Rear bumper seat25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested252540%
Total Not Requested379060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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