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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,700 $28,700 $35,850
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,442 $26,397 $32,187
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87 250 250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 250 250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250 250
Fog lights     350    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56 230 230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 230 230 230
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90 90
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Center armrest(s), front row     230 230 230
Fog lights     320    
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Options (change) 129 270 4,000 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 84 175 3,675 3,080 3,080
Destination 625 625 850 850 850
Total Price $27,649 $28,790 $30,550 $32,900 $40,050
Total Invoice $25,710 $26,805 $28,967 $30,327 $36,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4230hp H4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$27,649$28,790$30,550$32,900$40,050
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,060-2,160-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,749$28,790$28,490$30,740$37,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$2,250$8,900
Total Invoice$25,710$26,805$28,967$30,327$36,117
Adjustments for Features-8370-1,953-1,991-2,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,873$26,805$27,014$28,336$33,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$1,322$6,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,220$5,320$7,380$7,480$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,060$2,160$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-1,953-1,991-2,399

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in97.1 in
Length176.6 in145.6 in
Width68.3 in66.3 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft36.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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