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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,850 $27,850
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,447 $25,147
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 250 250
Universal garage door opener   87 250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 225 225
Universal garage door opener   56 225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Fog lights     225  
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Heated front seats     450 450
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Options (change) 487 715 4,350 3,850
Options (change) 362 509 3,915 3,465
Destination 645 645 700 700
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $29,900 $32,400
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $27,062 $29,312

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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: $803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
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)215/60-16215/55-17195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$27,827$29,255$29,900$32,400
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,910-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,187$29,255$27,990$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,325
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$27,062$29,312
Adjustments for Features-5970-1,729-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,340$27,270$25,333$27,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,093

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2008200820112011
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  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Stability control  $400$400
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,385$5,745$7,655$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,910$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-1,729-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082011
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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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