Used MINI Countryman for Sale nearRichmond, VA

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 $21,092, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,955. 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 distinctive used SUV with broad appeal if you value style, personality, and a fun driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its quirky design, spacious interior, and comfortable ride. Across the model years, the Countryman also earns repeat praise for its performance and handling, along with its premium-feeling character and customization-friendly personality.

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. For shoppers who want charm and driving enjoyment first, those compromises are easier to accept.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MINI Countryman as a fun, stylish SUV with a spirited driving experience and a comfortable ride. Expert coverage also points to a model that blends personality with useful everyday space and strong equipment.

• Owners rate the MINI Countryman between 4.0 and 5.0 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-documented example with a clean history and a careful pre-purchase inspection.

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: Mini’s new round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• 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, standard all-wheel drive, and a strong mix of style and everyday usability.
• SE: the electric model, offering an estimated 212 miles of range and sitting between the Cooper S and JCW in price.
• John Cooper Works: the most powerful and performance-focused choice, suited to buyers who want the sportiest Countryman character.

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 in color, trim, and equipment, which makes it easier to find the right balance of price and features. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side because there are more listings available at once.

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. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest entries are falling more modestly. That makes the current market especially attractive if you want to buy after the sharpest price movement has already happened.

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

The 2024, 2017, and 2014 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, 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 −6.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,828. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive mix of style, personality, and everyday usefulness that helps it stand out from more conventional compact SUVs.

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 between 4,500 rpm and 6,500 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque from 1,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm.
• 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 Mini smartphone app with remote engine starting.
• 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: 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.