Audi A3 Audi A3 2012 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2018

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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: $29,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $21,090 $24,405
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Aluminum roof rails 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 500 500
iPod integration 50 50    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets     300  
Fog light, rear     100 100
Roof rails     250 250
Aluminum trim     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Fog lights     250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250 250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Aluminum roof rails 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 460 460
iPod integration 47 47    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 920 920
Leather seating surfaces     1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets     275  
Fog light, rear     90 90
Roof rails     230 230
Aluminum trim     320 320
Heated front seats     460 460
Fog lights     230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     690 690
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230 230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       460
Options (change) 5,900 5,900 6,050 6,000
Options (change) 5,491 5,491 5,560 5,515
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $34,045 $37,025 $29,500 $33,050
Total Invoice $31,727 $34,500 $27,500 $30,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,460
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D134hp I3189hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$34,045$37,025$29,500$33,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$35,975$29,250$32,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,950
Total Invoice$31,727$34,500$27,500$30,770
Adjustments for Features0-978-233-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,727$33,522$27,267$29,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,712

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA3A3HardtopHardtop
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Hood scoop   $100
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
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,740$2,940$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$250$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-233-791

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122018
ModelA3Hardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.1 in
Length168.7 in157.4 in
Width69.5 in68.0 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 link100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 link100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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