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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,275

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,874

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,218

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Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $25,350
Base Invoice $26,409 $22,897
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 250
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 46 250
Universal garage door opener 82 250
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800  
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
AWD   1,700
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic climate control, front   500
Center armrest(s), second row   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Compass   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 225
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 30 225
Universal garage door opener 54 225
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650  
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Panoramic sunroof   900
AWD   1,530
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,125
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic climate control, front   450
Center armrest(s), second row   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Compass   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 3,385 10,550
Options (change) 2,770 9,495
Destination 695 700
Total Price $32,275 $36,600
Total Invoice $29,874 $33,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,576
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4181hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,275$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$35,890
Total Invoice$29,874$33,092
Adjustments for Features0-642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,874$32,450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-642

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.2 in
Length179.5 in161.7 in
Width70.1 in70.4 in
Height65.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft341.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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