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Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,254

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,350 $32,995
Base Invoice $24,697 $30,836
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 198
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Door sill trim plates   36
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 128
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Door sill trim plates   23
Options (change) 13,650 434
Options (change) 12,285 281
Destination 700 825
Total Price $41,700 $34,254
Total Invoice $37,682 $31,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,799
Model Year20122014
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$41,700$34,254
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,700$30,974
Total Invoice$37,682$31,942
Adjustments for Features0-3,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,682$28,883

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimCooper S2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr 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 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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
Folding second row seats $300
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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$5,230$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelRoadsterForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length146.8 in180.9 in
Width66.3 in70.7 in
Height54.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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