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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,075 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 250 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 500 183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Universal garage door opener 230 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 460 119
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,610  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,800 2,068
Options (change) 4,415 1,648
Destination 850 645
Total Price $43,450 $30,608
Total Invoice $40,340 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,046
Model Year20182008
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,450$30,608
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$30,608
Total Invoice$40,340$28,409
Adjustments for Features-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,455$28,409

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
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$10,505$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8850

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelCountrymanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length169.8 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height61.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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