Audi A3 Audi A3 2009 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012

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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: $38,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,622

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2Cooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $23,100
Base Invoice $33,364 $20,872
Sport Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,000
Navigation system 1,950  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Automatic headlights   250
Automatic climate control, front   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
John Cooper Works   6,800
Fog light, rear   100
Aluminum trim   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Heated front seats   500
Sport Package 1,303  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 900
Navigation system 1,813  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Automatic headlights   225
Automatic climate control, front   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
John Cooper Works   6,120
Fog light, rear   90
Aluminum trim   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Heated front seats   450
Options (change) 5,425 14,500
Options (change) 5,046 13,050
Destination 825 700
Total Price $42,125 $38,300
Total Invoice $39,235 $34,622

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,238
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2Cooper 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)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$42,125$38,300
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$38,300
Total Invoice$39,235$34,622
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,860$34,622

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092012
ModelA3Hardtop
Trim3.2Cooper 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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
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$4,665$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092012
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.2,679 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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