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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Roadster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mini Roadster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterRoadsterRoadsterRoadster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,100 $29,100 $36,250
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,817 $26,762 $32,547
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 250 250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250 250
Fog lights     350    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250 250 250
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 230 230 230
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90 90
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460
Center armrest(s), front row     230 230 230
Fog lights     320    
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230 230 230
Options (change) 840 981 4,000 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 592 683 3,675 3,080 3,080
Destination 645 645 850 850 850
Total Price $28,180 $29,521 $30,950 $33,300 $40,450
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,444 $29,342 $30,692 $36,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Roadster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,687
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterRoadsterRoadsterRoadster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$28,180$29,521$30,950$33,300$40,450
Adjustments for Features-7400-185-360-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$29,521$30,765$32,940$39,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$2,175$8,900
Total Invoice$26,167$27,444$29,342$30,692$36,477
Adjustments for Features-6870-175-332-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,480$27,444$29,167$30,360$35,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,964$0$1,193$6,602

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterRoadsterRoadsterRoadster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$7,285$6,545$6,730$6,905$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$185$360$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-6870-175-332-708

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mini Roadster

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterRoadster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in97.1 in
Length176.6 in146.8 in
Width68.3 in66.3 in
Height65.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested500200%
Total Not Requested-250-100%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested500200%
Total Not Requested-250-100%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2563%
Total Not Requested1537%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested500200%
Total Not Requested-250-100%

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