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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterConvertible
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,195 $27,950
Base Invoice $26,409 $25,237
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 250
Universal garage door opener 82 250
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800  
John Cooper Works   7,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Automatic climate control, front   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 225
Universal garage door opener 54 225
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650  
John Cooper Works   6,435
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Automatic climate control, front   450
Heated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 3,173 12,750
Options (change) 2,632 11,475
Destination 695 700
Total Price $32,063 $41,400
Total Invoice $29,736 $37,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,852
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterConvertible
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine224hp H4208hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,063$41,400
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,873$41,400
Total Invoice$29,736$37,412
Adjustments for Features-1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,560$37,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterConvertible
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
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
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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 
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$6,345$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in97.1 in
Length179.5 in145.6 in
Width70.1 in66.3 in
Height65.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft36.0 ft3

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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%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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