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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: $28,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,007

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,950 $29,600
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,677 $27,217
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
iPod integration 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 250 250
Satellite radio 453 453    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
iPod integration 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 230 230
Satellite radio 340 340    
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) 1,373 1,373 3,850 3,550
Options (change) 982 982 3,540 3,265
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $28,063 $30,263 $30,650 $34,000
Total Invoice $26,007 $28,086 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,998
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$28,063$30,263$30,650$34,000
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,120-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,063$29,828$29,530$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$3,075
Total Invoice$26,007$28,086$29,067$31,332
Adjustments for Features0-404-1,062-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,007$27,682$28,005$30,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0$2,041

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Sunroof, opaque  $600$600
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$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$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$7,185$7,620$8,305$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$1,120$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-1,062-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterConvertible
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in98.2 in
Length179.5 in151.1 in
Width70.1 in68.0 in
Height65.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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