Audi A3 Audi A3 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011

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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: $37,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,902

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2 S lineCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $23,000
Base Invoice $32,471 $20,782
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Xenon HID headlights 800 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,000
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,950  
John Cooper Works Package   6,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic climate control, front   500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Automatic headlights   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Heated front seats   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Aluminum trim   0
Fog light, rear   100
Cold Weather Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 450
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Xenon HID headlights 745 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 900
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,813  
John Cooper Works Package   5,490
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic climate control, front   450
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Automatic headlights   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Heated front seats   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Aluminum trim   0
Fog light, rear   90
Options (change) 5,435 13,800
Options (change) 5,054 12,420
Destination 775 700
Total Price $41,125 $37,500
Total Invoice $38,300 $33,902

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year20082011
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2 S lineCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$41,125$37,500
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,625$37,500
Total Invoice$38,300$33,902
Adjustments for Features-2,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,972$33,902

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082011
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,515$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082011
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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