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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: $34,310

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,978

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,950 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,755 $30,836
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Premium Package 1,250  
Navigation system 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
HD radio 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Universal garage door opener 250 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 198
Satellite radio 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Premium Package 1,125  
Navigation system 1,800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works Package 5,940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
HD radio 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Universal garage door opener 225 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 128
Satellite radio 450  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 15,350 490
Options (change) 13,815 317
Destination 650 825
Total Price $37,950 $34,310
Total Invoice $34,220 $31,978

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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: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,464
Model Year20092014
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,950$34,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,950$29,780
Total Invoice$34,220$31,978
Adjustments for Features0-4,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,220$27,756

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
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
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,880$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,222

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelHardtopForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length145.6 in180.9 in
Width66.3 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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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