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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: $39,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,747

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Hardtop
TrimS3Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,100 $23,100
Base Invoice $38,224 $20,872
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 500
John Cooper Works   6,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic climate control, front   500
Automatic headlights   250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Compass   100
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Proximity key   500
Aluminum trim   0
Fog light, rear   100
Cold Weather Package   750
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 450
John Cooper Works   6,120
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic climate control, front   450
Automatic headlights   225
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Panoramic sunroof   900
Compass   90
Universal garage door opener   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Xenon HID headlights   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Proximity key   450
Aluminum trim   0
Fog light, rear   90
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 3,900 15,750
Options (change) 3,626 14,175
Destination 895 700
Total Price $45,895 $39,550
Total Invoice $42,745 $35,747

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Hardtop
TrimS3Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$45,895$39,550
Adjustments for Features-4,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$39,550
Total Invoice$42,745$35,747
Adjustments for Features-4,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,591$35,747

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Hardtop
TrimS3Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1540

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,462 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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