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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: $26,699

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,166

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $17,450 $20,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $15,787 $18,892
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275 400 400
Cold Weather Package 500 500 300 300
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 450 450
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package     1,400 1,400
Stability control     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,300 1,300
Front sport buckets     300  
Fog light, rear     100 100
Fog lights     150 150
Center armrest(s), front row     200 200
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Satellite radio     499 499
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500  
Xenon HID headlights     550 550
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186 360 360
Cold Weather Package 466 466 270 270
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 405 405
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,530 1,530
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Premium Package     1,260 1,260
Stability control     450 450
Leather seating surfaces     1,170 1,170
Front sport buckets     270  
Fog light, rear     90 90
Fog lights     135 135
Center armrest(s), front row     180 180
Obstacle detection, rear     315 315
Satellite radio     449 449
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450  
Xenon HID headlights     495 495
Options (change) 8,750 8,750 8,699 7,899
Options (change) 8,141 8,141 7,829 7,109
Destination 875 875 550 550
Total Price $36,895 $39,875 $26,699 $29,349
Total Invoice $34,377 $37,150 $24,166 $26,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,907
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M5M6
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$36,895$39,875$26,699$29,349
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,4500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$37,425$26,699$28,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,050
Total Invoice$34,377$37,150$24,166$26,551
Adjustments for Features-1,304-2,2830-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,073$34,867$24,166$26,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,794$0$1,842

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
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  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,190$740$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,450$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-2,2830-543

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122006
ModelA3Hardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in97.1 in
Length168.7 in143.1 in
Width69.5 in66.5 in
Height56.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft325.0 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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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