Used MINI Countryman for Sale nearChicago, IL

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 $21,276, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $19,912.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, 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 car if you want a compact SUV with personality, style, and a playful driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its fun-to-drive feel, quirky design, and spacious interior. Across the model years, the Countryman also earns credit for its comfortable ride and strong performance character, especially when you want something that feels more distinctive than a conventional small SUV.

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

The main trade-offs are steering feel, ride quality, and technology usability on the newest model years. Those are the kinds of compromises you should expect if you want the Countryman’s style and character.

35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MINI Countryman as stylish, fun to drive, and comfortable, with strong performance and handling standing out across the lineup. Expert commentary also points to a model that blends personality with useful space and a premium-feeling cabin.

• Owners rate the MINI Countryman between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the biggest risk for used buyers is choosing a year with a rougher ownership history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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, and Mini Assist eCall with an SOS button and automatic collision notification
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging
• Fuel efficiency: 27 mpg in combined driving

Which MINI Countryman trim should I buy?

The 2025 MINI Countryman offers these trims:

• Cooper S: The popular choice, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, standard all-wheel drive, and the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; a strong pick if you want the core Countryman experience.
• SE: The electric model, with an estimated 212 miles of range and the same broad Countryman personality in EV form.
• John Cooper Works: The most powerful and performance-focused choice, best if you want the strongest driving character and the highest-output setup.

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 the easiest to shop because you usually get more choices in color, trim, and equipment. They also tend to attract more dealer attention, which can help you compare more listings before deciding.

What is the MINI Countryman's resale value?

Most MINI Countryman model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and recent-model years alike, while a few newer examples are moving only slightly.

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 −8.21% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,245. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive mix of retro style, personality, and usable space that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Countryman has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), standard all-wheel drive (AWD), 241 horsepower, and 295 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The latest 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.
• Safety: The latest Countryman adds a generous suite of safety and driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with active steering input, and hands-free driving assistance through Assisted Driving Plus.
• Starting price: The Countryman Cooper S starts at $38,900.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.