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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: $2,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,950 $29,600
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,677 $27,217
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Power-folding mirrors     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56 230 230
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Power-folding mirrors     460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Heated front seats     460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Options (change) 487 715 3,850 3,550
Options (change) 362 509 3,540 3,265
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $30,650 $34,000
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $29,067 $31,332

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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: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $635
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4134hp I3189hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$27,827$29,255$30,650$34,000
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,260-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,187$29,255$27,390$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,075
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$29,067$31,332
Adjustments for Features-5970-3,092-3,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,340$27,270$25,975$28,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,099

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2008200820162016
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Hood scoop $100 $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Sunroof, opaque  $600$600
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,660$6,020$9,280$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,260$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-3,092-3,258

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in98.2 in
Length176.6 in151.1 in
Width68.3 in68.0 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft37.6 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%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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