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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: $30,764

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,550

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $25,150 $28,150 $35,300
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $23,222 $25,982 $32,557
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 250 250 250
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 93 93 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 500 500 500
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100 100
MINI Connected with navigation     1,500 1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Fog lights     250    
Xenon HID headlights     500 500  
White turn signals (optional)     100 100  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Automatic climate control, front     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250 250 250
Navigation system 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 230 230 230
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340      
Universal garage door opener 61 61 230 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 460 460 460
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90 90
MINI Connected with navigation     1,380 1,380 1,380
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Fog lights     230    
Xenon HID headlights     460 460  
White turn signals (optional)     90 90  
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Automatic climate control, front     460 460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230 230 230
Options (change) 2,094 2,094 6,950 6,450 5,850
Options (change) 1,681 1,681 6,390 5,930 5,380
Destination 775 775 795 795 795
Total Price $30,764 $32,764 $32,895 $35,395 $41,945
Total Invoice $28,550 $30,448 $30,407 $32,707 $38,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$30,764$32,764$32,895$35,395$41,945
Adjustments for Features-605-9800-175-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,159$31,784$32,895$35,220$41,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$2,325$8,950
Total Invoice$28,550$30,448$30,407$32,707$38,732
Adjustments for Features-561-9110-162-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,989$29,537$30,407$32,545$38,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,548$0$2,138$8,233

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterConvertibleConvertibleConvertible
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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
Floor mats$75$75   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75 $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 release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,385$6,760$5,780$5,955$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$980$0$175$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-561-9110-162-92

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,251 lb.2,746 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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