2026 MINI Countryman S All4 cost to own in Rhode Island — the true 5-year total
The 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 starts at $38,900. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (gas car) costs about $47,586 in Rhode Island — $793/month, $0.79/mile — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $7,430 more than a comparable Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) over the same 5 years. Rhode Island's electricity (28.3¢/kWh) is 50% above the U.S. average, and gas runs $3.80/gal here — both fed straight into the numbers above.
2026 MINI Countryman S All4 · Rhode Island · 5-year estimate$47,586 total · $793/mo · $0.79/mi
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Gas · 2026 MINI Countryman S | Gas · Toyota RAV4 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $15,171 (32%) | $10,800 (27%) |
| Charging / fuel | $8,453 (18%) | $7,608 (19%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | $6,060 (13%) | $5,520 (14%) |
| Insurance | $11,000 (23%) | $11,000 (27%) |
| Financing interest | $6,752 (14%) | $5,078 (13%) |
| Registration & fees | $150 (0%) | $150 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $47,586 | $40,156 |
2026 MINI Countryman S All4 specs & assumptions
- Starting MSRP
- $38,900manufacturer base
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 27 mpgEPA
- Rhode Island gas
- $3.80/galAAA
- Annual miles (assumed)
- 12,000adjustable in tool
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What else moves your 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 cost
The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.
- Financing. Borrow the full $38,900 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $7,537. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
- Insurance. Budget about $2,200/yr to insure this class — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP, so get your own before deciding.
- Fuel price. The total uses Rhode Island's pump price of $3.80/gal. Enter your local price in the calculator — at high-mileage driving it's the biggest single lever.
Recalls & reliability record — Countryman
Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the Countryman, MY 2017–2026. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Countryman nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Recalls (8)
- Air Bags
Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
- Seat Belts
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.
- Electrical System
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge.
- Electrical System
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge.
- Fuel System
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge.
- Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge.
- Trailer Hitches
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge.
Full recall history: every Countryman campaign →
Consumer complaints
NHTSA has 59 consumer complaints on file for the Countryman (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported areas: Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
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