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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: $37,718

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,051

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $246

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Model Year20182012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $25,350
Base Invoice $33,675 $22,897
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 250
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo area partition net 65 250
Universal garage door opener 120 250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
AWD   1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic climate control, front   500
Proximity key   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Center armrest(s), second row   250
Compass   100
Automatic headlights   250
Steering-linked headlights   100
White turn signals (optional)   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 225
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo area partition net 42 225
Universal garage door opener 78 225
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,125
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Panoramic sunroof   900
AWD   1,530
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic climate control, front   450
Proximity key   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Center armrest(s), second row   225
Compass   90
Automatic headlights   225
Steering-linked headlights   90
White turn signals (optional)   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 713 13,000
Options (change) 461 11,700
Destination 915 700
Total Price $37,718 $39,050
Total Invoice $35,051 $35,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,307
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4181hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,718$39,050
Adjustments for Features-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,348$39,050
Total Invoice$35,051$35,297
Adjustments for Features-4,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,990$35,297

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterCountryman
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,750$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterCountryman
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.2 in
Length180.9 in161.7 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height66.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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