Used MINI Countryman for Sale nearGreensboro, 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 $21,142, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,864 over the past year.

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 used-car pick if you want personality, style, and a fun driving feel in a compact SUV package. 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 engaging handling, and they also tend to like the comfortable ride and premium-feeling cabin. Across the model years, the Countryman’s playful character and customization options come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are the stiff ride, steering feel, and technology that can be frustrating to use, especially in recent years. Some recent expert reviews also point to refinement and ride compliance as the biggest compromises.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the MINI Countryman as a distinctive small SUV with strong personality, useful space, and a fun driving character. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its style, customization, and premium feel.

• 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 80.8% — 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: 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: round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display with cloud-based navigation, augmented video directions, 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.
• SE: The electric model, offering an estimated 212 miles of range.
• John Cooper Works: The most power and performance, with the highest-output setup 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 usually give you more choices on color, trim, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to find a Countryman that fits your budget and preferences. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side while shopping.

What is the MINI Countryman's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest entries are falling more modestly. That makes the recent model years especially worth watching if you want newer features without paying peak pricing.

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 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.

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 −7.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,124. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive blend of style, personality, and playful character that stands out in the compact SUV class.

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: Mini’s new round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display includes cloud-based navigation with augmented video, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a head-up display.
• Safety: Standard equipment 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.
• 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.