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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: $27,100

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $282

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,455

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $1,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $21,950 $25,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,755 $22,850
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Cruise control     250 250
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Convenience Package     500 500
Fog lights     250 250
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Cruise control     225 225
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Convenience Package     450 450
Fog lights     225 225
Cold Weather Package     450 450
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Options (change) 42 270 4,500 4,250
Options (change) 28 175 4,050 3,825
Destination 645 645 650 650
Total Price $27,382 $28,810 $27,100 $30,300
Total Invoice $25,603 $26,936 $24,455 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$27,382$28,810$27,100$30,300
Adjustments for Features-6400-60-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,742$28,810$27,040$29,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,775
Total Invoice$25,603$26,936$24,455$27,325
Adjustments for Features-5980-54-437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,005$26,936$24,401$26,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$2,487

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,235$5,595$5,655$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$60$485
Value of Feature Adjustments-5980-54-437

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in97.1 in
Length176.6 in143.1 in
Width68.3 in66.5 in
Height65.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in27.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft34.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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