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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: $31,981

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,682

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,547 $26,409
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 183
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 119
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 5,850 3,091
Options (change) 5,380 2,578
Destination 850 695
Total Price $42,950 $31,981
Total Invoice $38,777 $29,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,364
Model Year20152009
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,950$31,981
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,950$31,691
Total Invoice$38,777$29,682
Adjustments for Features0-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,777$29,413

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelRoadsterForester
TrimJohn Cooper Works2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr 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 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelRoadsterForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in103.0 in
Length146.8 in179.5 in
Width66.3 in70.1 in
Height54.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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