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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: $28,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $46

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $21,090 $24,405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 250 250
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
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250 250
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 230 230
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
Panoramic sunroof     920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230 230
Cold Weather Package     690 690
Options (change) 1,906 1,539 5,100 5,050
Options (change) 1,365 1,090 4,690 4,645
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $28,596 $30,729 $28,550 $32,100
Total Invoice $26,415 $28,492 $26,630 $29,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,159
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X 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)80, 680, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$28,596$30,729$28,550$32,100
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,3400-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,491$28,389$28,550$31,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$2,725
Total Invoice$26,415$28,492$26,630$29,900
Adjustments for Features-1,944-2,1700-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,471$26,322$26,630$29,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,851$0$2,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X 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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
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  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
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  
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,610$6,845$4,505$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,340$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,944-2,1700-768

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20102018
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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