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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: $35,749

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterHardtop
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $20,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $18,892
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cold Weather Package   300
Premium Package   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,300
John Cooper Works Package   6,300
Sport Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Convenience Package   400
Center armrest(s), front row   200
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Satellite radio   499
Navigation system   1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cold Weather Package   270
Premium Package   1,260
Leather seating surfaces   1,170
John Cooper Works Package   5,355
Sport Package   1,260
Metallic paint (extra cost)   405
Convenience Package   360
Center armrest(s), front row   180
Obstacle detection, rear   315
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,530
Options (change) 365 14,299
Options (change) 236 12,554
Destination 915 550
Total Price $37,370 $35,749
Total Invoice $34,826 $31,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,226
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterHardtop
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4207hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,370$35,749
Adjustments for Features-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$35,749
Total Invoice$34,826$31,996
Adjustments for Features-8,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,770$31,996

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterHardtop
Trim2.0XT TouringCooper S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,125$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in97.1 in
Length180.9 in143.1 in
Width70.7 in66.5 in
Height66.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft325.0 ft3

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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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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