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Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,050

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,310

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2 S lineCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $21,950
Base Invoice $32,471 $19,755
Cold Weather Package 700 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 500
Xenon HID headlights 800 500
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
iPod integration 0  
Automatic headlights   250
Premium Package   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
John Cooper Works Package   6,600
Fog light, rear   100
Aluminum trim   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Satellite radio   500
Cold Weather Package 650 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 450
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 450
Xenon HID headlights 745 450
Navigation system 1,813 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
iPod integration 0  
Automatic headlights   225
Premium Package   1,125
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
John Cooper Works Package   5,940
Fog light, rear   90
Aluminum trim   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Satellite radio   450
Options (change) 5,435 15,450
Options (change) 5,054 13,905
Destination 775 650
Total Price $41,125 $38,050
Total Invoice $38,300 $34,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2 S lineCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$41,125$38,050
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$38,050
Total Invoice$38,300$34,310
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,855$34,310

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2 S lineCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Hardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in97.1 in
Length168.7 in145.6 in
Width69.5 in66.3 in
Height56.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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