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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,900

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,682 $23,122
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353   250
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 250 250
Universal garage door opener   87 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Roof rails     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230   230
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 230 230
Universal garage door opener   56 230 230
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Center armrest(s), front row     230 230
Roof rails     230 230
Heated front seats     460 460
Fog lights     230  
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Options (change) 840 1,068 5,350 5,050
Options (change) 592 739 4,920 4,645
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $27,900 $31,000
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $26,452 $28,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,125
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$28,180$29,608$27,900$31,000
Adjustments for Features-905-2650-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,275$29,343$27,900$30,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,600
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$26,452$28,617
Adjustments for Features-840-2460-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,327$27,254$26,452$28,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$1,703

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Hood scoop $100 $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,485$5,845$5,580$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$265$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-840-2460-462

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.1 in
Length176.6 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in68.0 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop 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%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop 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%

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