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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,460

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $16,245 $19,080
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Convenience Package 750 750 750 750 1,500 1,500
Sport Package 800 800 800      
Metal pedals 195 195 195      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 500 500
Leather seating surfaces         1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets         250  
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Automatic climate control, front         500 500
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Fog light, rear         100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250 250
Stability control         500 500
Xenon HID headlights         500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)         500  
Rear spoiler         250  
Aluminum trim         250 250
HD radio         500 500
Body kit         1,250 1,250
Panoramic sunroof         1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription         1,000 1,000
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Convenience Package 697 697 697 697 1,350 1,350
Sport Package 744 744 744      
Metal pedals 181 181 181      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 450 450
Leather seating surfaces         1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets         225  
Cold Weather Package         450 450
Automatic climate control, front         450 450
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Fog light, rear         90 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         225 225
Stability control         450 450
Xenon HID headlights         450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)         450  
Rear spoiler         225  
Aluminum trim         225 225
HD radio         450 450
Body kit         1,125 1,125
Panoramic sunroof         900 900
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription         900 900
Options (change) 7,445 7,445 7,445 3,900 12,850 11,850
Options (change) 6,922 6,922 6,922 3,626 11,565 10,665
Destination 895 895 895 895 650 650
Total Price $38,240 $40,940 $41,540 $45,895 $31,550 $33,700
Total Invoice $35,625 $38,135 $38,693 $42,745 $28,460 $30,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,223
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$38,240$40,940$41,540$45,895$31,550$33,700
Adjustments for Features-2,085-2,085-3,785-4,7600-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$38,855$37,755$41,135$31,550$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$4,980$0$1,875
Total Invoice$35,625$38,135$38,693$42,745$28,460$30,395
Adjustments for Features-1,942-1,942-3,526-4,4330-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,683$36,193$35,167$38,312$28,460$30,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$4,629$0$1,687

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door     $100
Hood scoop     $100
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription    $550$550
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,475$7,175$8,150$3,390$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$2,085$3,785$4,760$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,942-1,942-3,526-4,4330-248

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Hardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.1 in
Length175.4 in145.6 in
Width70.7 in66.3 in
Height55.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50074%
Total Not Requested17526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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