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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,635

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 e-tronCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $36,736 $16,245 $19,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 500 500
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metal pedals 195    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Fog light, rear   100 100
Stability control   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Rear spoiler   250  
HD radio   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 450 450
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metal pedals 182    
Cold Weather Package   450 450
Convenience Package   1,350 1,350
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Fog light, rear   90 90
Stability control   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Rear spoiler   225  
HD radio   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   900 900
Options (change) 1,065 8,600 8,100
Options (change) 992 7,740 7,290
Destination 975 650 650
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,372 $27,300 $29,950
Total Invoice $34,535 $24,635 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,557
Model Year201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 e-tronCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$37,372$27,300$29,950
Adjustments for Features-2,5350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,837$27,300$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375
Total Invoice$34,535$24,635$27,020
Adjustments for Features-2,3430-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,192$24,635$26,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,137

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 e-tronCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
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$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription $550$550
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,350$2,815$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3430-248

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Hardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in97.1 in
Length169.8 in145.6 in
Width70.3 in66.3 in
Height56.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft324.0 ft3

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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%
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 mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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 mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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