Used MINI Countryman for Sale nearGoldsboro, NC

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 $21,556, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,934. 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 car if you want a compact SUV with personality, style, and a fun driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Countryman’s quirky design, spacious interior, and spirited handling. Across the model years, the recurring themes are its distinctive styling, playful driving character, and practical cabin space.

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

The main tradeoffs center on steering feel, ride quality, and technology usability in the newer models. Those are the recurring compromises you should weigh against the Countryman’s charm and versatility.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MINI Countryman as fun to drive, stylish, and appealing in everyday use. Across the model years, they also praise its handling, interior quality, and roomy feel for a compact SUV.

• 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 is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81% — 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:

• 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.
• SE: The electric model, offering an estimated 212 miles of range.
• John Cooper Works: The performance-focused trim with the most power and performance.

What MINI Countryman do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract more deal opportunities simply because there are more listings in circulation.

What is the MINI Countryman's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in older and recent model years alike, while one newer year is essentially flat and showing slight growth. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to shop from a softer pricing environment.

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

The 2024, 2022, and 2017 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 new Countryman includes a standard safety suite with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, 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 −8.46% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,253. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive mix of retro style, playful character, and everyday practicality that makes it easy to live with.

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 Mini claims it will accelerate to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.
• Tech: The Countryman has wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: Standard equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.
• 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.

How does the 2025 MINI Countryman compare to the 2025 BMW X1?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.