Used MINI Countryman for Sale nearCedar Rapids, IA

How much does the MINI Countryman cost in today's market?

Used MINI Countryman prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The MINI Countryman’s current nationwide average price is $21,391, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,984. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the MINI Countryman a good car?

Yes — the MINI Countryman is a good fit if you want a compact SUV with personality, style, and a fun driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its quirky design, spacious interior, and spirited handling. Across the model years, the Countryman also earns repeat praise for its comfortable ride and premium-feeling cabin materials.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on steering feel, ride quality, and technology usability in recent years. Those are the kinds of compromises you accept when you want MINI character, customization, and a more distinctive small SUV.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Countryman’s fun-to-drive personality, stylish design, and strong overall appeal. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its roomy cabin and the way it blends MINI character with everyday usefulness.

• Owners rate the MINI Countryman between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, especially on newer examples with stronger safety and equipment coverage.

What should I look for when buying a used MINI Countryman?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2025 Countryman includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with active steering input, automatic high-beam headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a left-turn warning system, Mini Assist eCall, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.
• Infotainment: The 2025 Countryman has a round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display, cloud-based navigation with augmented video, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a head-up display.
• Fuel efficiency: The official estimate is 27 mpg in combined driving, but our test vehicle returned 24.5 mpg, driven mostly in Core mode with Go Kart active for fun on mountain roads.

Which MINI Countryman trim should I buy?

The 2025 MINI Countryman offers these trims:

• Cooper S: The popular choice, with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive; it’s the best-value trim for most shoppers who want the core Countryman experience.
• SE: The electric model, offering an estimated 212 miles of range and a different powertrain choice for buyers who want battery-electric driving.
• John Cooper Works: The performance-focused trim, with the most power and performance in the lineup.

What MINI Countryman do most buyers choose?

The MINI Countryman years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because you get more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and equipment mix you want.

What is the MINI Countryman's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because prices have generally softened. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and recent-model examples, while a few years are falling only modestly or staying nearly flat. That gives you several opportunities to find value depending on how new you want your Countryman to be.

The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the MINI Countryman safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 4/10

The 2025 Countryman includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with active steering input, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used MINI Countryman now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.27% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,250. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive blend of retro style, customization, and everyday usefulness that gives it a character all its own.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Mini Countryman Cooper S has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), and standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and the engine generates 241 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The Countryman has a round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, cloud-based navigation with augmented video, and a head-up display.
• Safety: The new Countryman is well equipped with safety and driver assistance features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with active steering input, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.
• Starting price: Prices range from $38,900 for the Countryman Cooper S to $46,900 for the Countryman JCW, with the Countryman SE slotting between them at $45,200.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.