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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelHardtopForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,100 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,772 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Universal garage door opener 250 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 183
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Premium Package 2 1,250  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Center armrest(s), front row 230  
Universal garage door opener 230 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 119
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Premium Package 2 1,150  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 6,100 2,068
Options (change) 5,610 1,648
Destination 795 645
Total Price $36,995 $30,608
Total Invoice $34,177 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,687
Model Year20132008
ModelHardtopForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,995$30,608
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,995$29,618
Total Invoice$34,177$28,409
Adjustments for Features0-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,177$27,490

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelHardtopForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
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, 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 
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelHardtopForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in99.4 in
Length145.6 in176.6 in
Width66.3 in68.3 in
Height55.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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