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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: $29,900

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $496

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,682 $23,122
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 250 250
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 250 250
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler 367     250
Satellite radio 453 453    
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Roof rails     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Fog lights     250  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Wired Package     1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 230 230
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 230 230
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Rear spoiler 275     230
Satellite radio 340 340    
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Roof rails     230 230
Heated front seats     460 460
Fog lights     230  
CD changer, in-dash     460 460
Wired Package     1,610 1,610
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Options (change) 3,706 3,339 7,350 7,050
Options (change) 3,012 2,740 6,760 6,485
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $30,396 $32,229 $29,900 $33,000
Total Invoice $28,037 $29,844 $28,292 $30,457

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4134hp I3189hp 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$29,900$33,000
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,8250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,806$30,404$29,900$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$2,600
Total Invoice$28,037$29,844$28,292$30,457
Adjustments for Features-1,467-1,6900-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,570$28,154$28,292$29,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$1,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,285$6,520$4,695$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,825$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,467-1,6900-461

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.1 in
Length179.5 in157.4 in
Width70.1 in68.0 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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