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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: $36,559

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,880

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,075 $30,927
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,750  
Active Driving Assistant 1,000  
Fully Loaded Package 5,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,610  
Active Driving Assistant 920  
Fully Loaded Package 5,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 10,250 2,614
Options (change) 9,430 2,103
Destination 850 850
Total Price $48,900 $36,559
Total Invoice $45,355 $33,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year20182015
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,900$36,559
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,915$36,559
Total Invoice$45,355$33,880
Adjustments for Features-2,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,586$33,880

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelCountrymanForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Personal item tracker$25 
Rear bumper seat$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,195$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,624 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 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 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 John Cooper Works

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?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Wireless charging station75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Personal item tracker25No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alarm100No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Rear bumper seat25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested177538%
Total Not Requested289062%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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