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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: $28,050

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,397

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $17,632 $20,872
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 250 250
Satellite radio 453 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 250 250
Rear spoiler 367   250  
iPod integration 223 223    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     250  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Compass     100 100
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 225 225
Satellite radio 340 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 225 225
Rear spoiler 275   225  
iPod integration 145 145    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Leather seating surfaces     1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets     225  
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Panoramic sunroof     900 900
Compass     90 90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225 225
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Fog lights     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Cold Weather Package     675 675
Options (change) 3,706 3,339 7,850 7,100
Options (change) 3,012 2,740 7,065 6,390
Destination 695 695 700 700
Total Price $30,396 $32,229 $28,050 $30,900
Total Invoice $28,037 $29,844 $25,397 $27,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,396$32,229$28,050$30,900
Adjustments for Features-2,705-2,9400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,691$29,289$28,050$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$2,575
Total Invoice$28,037$29,844$25,397$27,962
Adjustments for Features-2,495-2,7220-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,542$27,122$25,397$27,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,580$0$2,316

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,010$6,245$3,305$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$2,940$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,495-2,7220-249

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in97.1 in
Length179.5 in145.6 in
Width70.1 in66.3 in
Height65.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft324.0 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%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 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%

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%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 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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