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Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,274

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,681

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $18,892 $30,836
Premium Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300  
John Cooper Works Package 6,300  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Convenience Package 400  
Center armrest(s), front row 200  
Navigation system 1,700  
Satellite radio 499  
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 1,260  
Cold Weather Package 270  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170  
John Cooper Works Package 5,355  
Sport Package 1,260  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Convenience Package 360  
Center armrest(s), front row 180  
Navigation system 1,530  
Satellite radio 449  
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 13,949 454
Options (change) 12,239 294
Destination 550 825
Total Price $35,399 $34,274
Total Invoice $31,681 $31,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,786
Model Year20062014
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine207hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,399$34,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,399$29,919
Total Invoice$31,681$31,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,681$27,895

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,430$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelHardtopForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length143.1 in180.9 in
Width66.5 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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