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Subaru Legacy vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,445

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $18,550 $21,950
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $16,695 $19,755
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 250 250
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 250 250
Navigation system 2,000     2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 250  
Premium Package       1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets       250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Fog lights       250  
Center armrest(s), front row       250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500 500
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Body kit       1,250 1,250
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 225 225
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 225 225
Navigation system 1,721     1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 225  
Premium Package       1,125 1,125
Leather seating surfaces       1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets       225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       450 450
Fog lights       225  
Center armrest(s), front row       225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450 450
Cold Weather Package       450 450
Body kit       1,125 1,125
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 9,000 8,250
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 8,100 7,425
Destination 645 645 645 650 650
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $28,200 $30,850
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $25,445 $27,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,697
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$28,200$30,850
Adjustments for Features-2,370-3,370-2,7950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,519$29,219$32,494$28,200$30,575
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$2,375
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$25,445$27,830
Adjustments for Features-2,195-3,131-2,5850-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,345$27,142$30,055$25,445$27,582
Cost Above Minimum$203$0$2,913$0$2,137

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Hood scoop$100 $100 $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,975$5,400$2,605$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$3,370$2,795$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-3,131-2,5850-248

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082009
ModelLegacyHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in97.1 in
Length186.2 in145.6 in
Width68.1 in66.3 in
Height56.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.424.0 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 seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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