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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: $28,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,757

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $19,400 $23,000
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $17,542 $20,782
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 250 250
Universal garage door opener 93 93 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 500 500
Rear spoiler 368   250  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     500 500
Fog lights     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Navigation system 888 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 225 225
Universal garage door opener 61 61 225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 450 450
Rear spoiler 276   225  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90
Panoramic sunroof     900 900
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Heated front seats     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     450 450
Fog lights     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Options (change) 2,628 2,260 8,350 7,600
Options (change) 2,065 1,789 7,515 6,840
Destination 795 795 700 700
Total Price $31,818 $33,050 $28,450 $31,300
Total Invoice $29,446 $30,668 $25,757 $28,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper 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)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$31,818$33,050$28,450$31,300
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,6050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,388$29,445$28,450$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$2,575
Total Invoice$29,446$30,668$25,757$28,322
Adjustments for Features-3,174-3,3450-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,272$27,323$25,757$28,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0$2,316

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCooperCooper 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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 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 release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,010$6,185$2,580$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$3,605$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,174-3,3450-249

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in97.1 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
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%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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