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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: $27,400

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 e-tronCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $36,736 $17,632 $20,872
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 500 500
Metal pedals 195    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Automatic headlights   250 250
MINI Connected   1,000 1,000
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   250  
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Fog light, rear   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 450 450
Metal pedals 182    
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Automatic headlights   225 225
MINI Connected   900 900
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler   225  
Heated front seats   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Proximity key   450 450
Fog light, rear   90 90
Options (change) 770 7,200 6,700
Options (change) 718 6,480 6,030
Destination 975 700 700
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,077 $27,400 $30,500
Total Invoice $34,261 $24,812 $27,602

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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: $6,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,829
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3HardtopHardtop
TrimA3 e-tronCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH121hp I4181hp 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$37,077$27,400$30,500
Adjustments for Features-2,8350-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,242$27,400$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$34,261$24,812$27,602
Adjustments for Features-2,6200-362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,641$24,812$27,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,428

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

Model Year201820122012
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 
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
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  
Total Value of Features$5,225$2,390$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6200-362

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

Model Year20182012
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.10.6 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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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