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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: $31,945

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $284

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,532

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,517 $26,409
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 183
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Compass 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Package 2 1,250  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Universal garage door opener 230 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 119
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Compass 90  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Premium Package 2 1,150  
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 7,850 3,339
Options (change) 7,220 2,740
Destination 795 695
Total Price $31,945 $32,229
Total Invoice $29,532 $29,844

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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: $1,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,068
Model Year20132009
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,945$32,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,945$30,739
Total Invoice$29,532$29,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,532$28,464

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelHardtopForester
TrimCooper S2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 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$4,530$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,380

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelHardtopForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.0 in
Length145.6 in179.5 in
Width66.3 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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