Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2015 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2018

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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: $32,800

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $17,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,535

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $15,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelA3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,100 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $38,224 $21,090 $24,405
Driver Assistance Package 1,400    
LED headlights 1,050    
Convenience Package 750    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Navigation Plus Package 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
John Cooper Works Interior Package   600 400
Technology Package   1,750 1,750
Cold Weather Package   750 750
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750 750
Electronic systems calibration selector   500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   500 500
Aluminum trim   350 350
Proximity key   250 250
Cornering lights   250 250
Fog light, rear   100 100
Rear spoiler     250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     250
Driver Assistance Package 1,302    
LED headlights 977    
Convenience Package 697    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Navigation Plus Package 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
John Cooper Works Interior Package   550 370
Technology Package   1,610 1,610
Cold Weather Package   690 690
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Panoramic sunroof   920 920
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690 690
Electronic systems calibration selector   460  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   460 460
Aluminum trim   320 320
Proximity key   230 230
Cornering lights   230 230
Fog light, rear   90 90
Rear spoiler     230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     230
Options (change) 7,850 9,350 9,150
Options (change) 7,302 8,595 8,415
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $49,845 $32,800 $36,200
Total Invoice $46,421 $30,535 $33,670

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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: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,886
Model Year201520182018
ModelA3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$49,845$32,800$36,200
Adjustments for Features-4,2950-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$32,800$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,675
Total Invoice$46,421$30,535$33,670
Adjustments for Features-4,0000-674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,421$30,535$32,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,461

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201520182018
ModelA3 / S3HardtopHardtop
TrimS3CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$4,155$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0000-674

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Hardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.1 in
Length175.4 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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 recognition200Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested51533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested105067%
Total Not Requested51533%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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