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MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

MINI Cooper vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
MINI Cooper vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Cooper vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Cooper and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the MINI Cooper S's price is $10,865 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive28i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Cooper vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the MINI Cooper S, the BMW Z4 sDrive28i includes additional features worth $4330. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4330 adjustment for the BMW Z4 sDrive28i's additional features, the MINI Cooper S is $10,865 less than the MINI Cooper S.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: MINI Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 10,944
Model Year20102012
ModelCooperZ4
TrimSsDrive28i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine208hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price42,95058,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price42,95053,815
Total Invoice38,72553,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice38,72549,669

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Invoice Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: MINI Cooper S
Difference: 15,195
Lowest Total Invoice: MINI Cooper S
Difference: 14,940
Model Year20102012
ModelCooperZ4
TrimSsDrive28i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price27,15048,650
Base Invoice24,61544,940
Convenience Package1,250 
Cold Weather Package500 
Navigation system2,000 
Automatic climate control, front500 
Leather seating surfaces1,500 
John Cooper Works Package6,850 
Metallic paint (extra cost)500550
HD radio500 
Center armrest(s), front row250 
Xenon HID headlights500 
Satellite radio - one year subscription500350
Aluminum trim250500
Navigation system  2,150
Premium Package 3,300
Heated front seats 500
Proximity key 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750
8-speed shiftable automatic 0
Convenience Package 0
Cold Weather Package 0
Navigation system 0
Automatic climate control, front 0
Leather seating surfaces 0
John Cooper Works Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
HD radio 0
Center armrest(s), front row 0
Xenon HID headlights 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Aluminum trim 455
Navigation system  1,955
Premium Package 3,005
Heated front seats 455
Proximity key 455
Obstacle detection, rear 685
8-speed shiftable automatic 0
Total options15,1008,600
Total options13,4107,830
Destination700895
Total Price42,95058,145
Total Invoice38,72553,665

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the MINI Cooper

Price of the MINI Cooper: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20072dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Seems reasonably priced for a very sporty car
Price of the MINI Cooper: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20092dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		It is expensive compared to similar vehicles. The build quality is better so I guess that is what you are paying for.
20082dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		No bargaining. Pricey with options
20062dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		Looking at the current cost of an S, it is far less of a value then when I bought mine. A comparable car to mine has risen in cost by roughly $3K+. Today at 28k with options lsd, xenons, leather and a few babbles it simply is too dear.
20062dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		Slightly overpriced compared to Civic, VW GTI, etc.
20052dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		The MINI is considered a "premium" car and the pricing reflects that.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20072dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
20032dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20092dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		a bit expensive

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Features Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
ModelCooperZ4
TrimSsDrive28i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Obstacle detection, front $200
Roll bar $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Dual-zone climate control $125
Media drive, large $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Voice control for external devices $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$250 
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$750 
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,996

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Specifications Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
ModelCooperZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.1 in98.3 in
Length145.6 in166.9 in
Width66.3 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,867 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
205/45VR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150054%
Total Not Requested127546%

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What Our Members Are Saying about MINI Cooper Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the MINI Cooper: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I have no squeaks or rattles at 4,000 + miles and no water leaks. The car is solid and tight.The finish is flawless and all of the doors and hatches fit perfect. Interior is excellent and looks great.6-speed manual clicks into gear and engine is excellent
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 The car appears solidly built. I bought it used with 5 years and almost 48000 miles on it. Despite this, I have noticed very few rattles and little wind noise. All doors and body panes are well aligned. Paint job is first rate.
Materials and Workmanship of the MINI Cooper: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Lots of rattles even driving it off the lot brand new

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z4 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 clean and nice design
2007 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 High quality materials throughout. Just like and BMW
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Everything feels so solid, and the feel,smell, and look of all the materials does not feel cheap at all. You feel like you are in something that cost what you paid for.
2004 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Convertible top still looks like new after 6 years. Glass rear window. Trouble free engine. Smooth shifting transmission. 12 yr corrosion warranty. Free of rattles and annoying trim issues.
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Sitting in this and operating the switches and feeling the materials is a pleasurable experience. High-quality all the way around.

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