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MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison

MINI Cooper vs Volvo C30 Price Comparison:
MINI Cooper vs Volvo C30 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Cooper vs. C30 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Cooper and C30 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design's price is $1,490 lower than the MINI Cooper S's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Cooper vs. C30 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 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design, the MINI Cooper S includes additional features worth $0. 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, after a $610 adjustment for the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design is $1,490 less than the MINI Cooper S.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: MINI Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 127
Model Year20122012
ModelCooperC30
TrimST5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4250hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price38,85037,970
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price38,85037,360
Total Invoice35,11735,819
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,11735,244

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Invoice Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30

Price Comparison (MSRP): MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30

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: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
Difference: 880
Lowest Total Invoice: MINI Cooper S
Difference: 702
Model Year20122012
ModelCooperC30
TrimST5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price23,10027,450
Base Invoice20,87225,803
John Cooper Works6,800 
MINI Connected with navigation1,750 
Center armrest(s), front row250 
Premium Package1,750 
Heated windshield washer nozzles100 
Partial leather seating sufaces1,000 
Panoramic sunroof1,000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)500 
Steering-linked headlights100 
Xenon HID headlights500800
White turn signals (optional)100 
Aluminum trim0 
Headlight washers100 
Heated front seats500 
Fog light, rear100 
Metallic paint (extra cost)500550
Climate Package 900
Platinum Package 2,400
Premier Plus Package 2,000
Proximity key 450
2.5L I5 1,295
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250
John Cooper Works 0
MINI Connected with navigation 0
Center armrest(s), front row 0
Premium Package 0
Heated windshield washer nozzles 0
Partial leather seating sufaces 0
Panoramic sunroof 0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0
Steering-linked headlights 0
Xenon HID headlights 752
White turn signals (optional) 0
Aluminum trim 0
Headlight washers 0
Heated front seats 0
Fog light, rear 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517
Climate Package 846
Platinum Package 2,256
Premier Plus Package 1,880
Proximity key 423
2.5L I5 1,217
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250
Total options15,0509,645
Total options13,5459,141
Destination700875
Total Price38,85037,970
Total Invoice35,11735,819

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Features Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
ModelCooperC30
TrimST5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire $75
Front seat active head restraints $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support$125 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,290$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-575

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Specifications Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
ModelCooperC30
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length145.6 in167.4 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height55.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.7 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		24.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Body kit100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support125No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Alarm100No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information50Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested105052%

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

Price of the MINI Cooper: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr 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
2009 2dr 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.
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 No bargaining. Pricey with options
2006 2dr 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.
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Slightly overpriced compared to Civic, VW GTI, etc.
2005 2dr 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 Volvo C30

Price of the Volvo C30: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 Watch out for the options, but if you just want a fun and unique car to drive, a base model will cost you a little over 20K.
Price of the Volvo C30: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 It is expensive compared to similar vehicles.
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price is a little on the high side for a car of this caliber.

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