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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: $29,900

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $17,632 $20,872
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Recaro Sports Seats     3,000 2,750
Automatic climate control, front     500 500
Automatic headlights     250 250
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles     100 100
Xenon HID headlights     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Fog lights     250  
Aluminum trim     250 250
Fog light, rear     100 100
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 900 900
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Recaro Sports Seats     2,700 2,475
Automatic climate control, front     450 450
Automatic headlights     225 225
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles     90 90
Xenon HID headlights     450 450
Obstacle detection, rear     450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Fog lights     225  
Aluminum trim     225 225
Fog light, rear     90 90
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 9,700 9,200
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 8,730 8,280
Destination 875 875 700 700
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $29,900 $33,000
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $27,062 $29,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,430
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$37,295$40,275$29,900$33,000
Adjustments for Features-275-1,3250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$38,950$29,900$32,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,625
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$27,062$29,852
Adjustments for Features-256-1,2340-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,492$36,287$27,062$29,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,765$1,440$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,325$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,2340-430

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,547 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

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%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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