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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: $31,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,390

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $21,090 $24,405
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Universal garage door opener 76 76 250 250
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Technology Package     1,750  
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Proximity key     250  
Roof rails     250 250
Fog lights     250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     750  
Panoramic sunroof     1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250  
Active Driving Assistant       1,000
Fully Loaded Package       4,750
Rear spoiler       250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 230 230
Cold Weather Package     690 690
Technology Package     1,610  
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Proximity key     230  
Roof rails     230 230
Fog lights     230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     690  
Panoramic sunroof     920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230  
Active Driving Assistant       910
Fully Loaded Package       4,370
Rear spoiler       230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       460
Options (change) 2,614 2,614 8,100 10,050
Options (change) 2,103 2,103 7,450 9,235
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $33,559 $36,559 $31,550 $37,100
Total Invoice $31,097 $33,880 $29,390 $34,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6410, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$33,559$36,559$31,550$37,100
Adjustments for Features-3,840-4,0400-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,719$32,519$31,550$34,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,325
Total Invoice$31,097$33,880$29,390$34,490
Adjustments for Features-3,558-3,7440-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,539$30,136$29,390$32,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$3,032

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 $600
Cruise control  $150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Road sign information   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,935$9,135$5,095$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$4,040$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,558-3,7440-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.1 in
Length180.9 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested85092%
Total Not Requested758%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested95018%
Total Not Requested431582%

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