Used MINI Countryman for Sale near South Bend, IN

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 $21,198, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,892. 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 fun driving feel. 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 comfortable ride, and they also highlight its playful handling and strong sense of character. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with praise for the Countryman’s style, multiple powertrain choices, and engaging driving 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, especially in recent years where the cabin leans heavily on the touchscreen. Even so, the Countryman remains a distinctive used SUV with broad appeal for shoppers who value character as much as practicality.

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

Are MINI Countryman models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the MINI Countryman as a stylish, fun-to-drive SUV with a distinctive personality and a comfortable cabin. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong owner ratings, which supports its reputation as a satisfying used pick.

• 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 checking service history carefully and favoring well-kept examples, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.7% — 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: standard 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, 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: 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 the model’s core balance of style and performance.
• SE: the electric model, offering an estimated 212 miles of range and a strong fit if you want the Countryman’s personality in EV form.
• John Cooper Works: the most power-focused trim, with the highest performance and the most assertive character 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 model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choice in trims, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most sellers and buyers are focused on, which can make pricing and deal selection more competitive.

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 prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest entries show smaller declines. That makes the recent model years especially interesting if you want newer features without paying original-new-car 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 2025 Countryman includes a broad suite of standard 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, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, and parking sensors.

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 −7.91% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% 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 $34,165. The MINI Countryman offers a distinctive blend 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 Mini claims it will accelerate to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.
• Tech: It has cloud-based navigation with augmented video, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a head-up display.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with active steering input, and 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.