BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,475

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $18,800 $22,300
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $17,100 $20,250
Steering-linked headlights 800 800      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450     1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,200      
Adjustable seats     500    
Power front seats     995    
Xenon HID headlights     700 500 500
Rear spoiler     0 250  
Sunroof     1,050    
Automatic headlights       250 250
Front sport buckets       250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250 250
Center armrest(s), front row       250 250
Wood trim       250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link       500 500
Automatic climate control, front       500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500 500
Body kit       1,250 1,250
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights 730 730      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,320     1,350 1,350
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,800 1,800
Premium Package   2,000      
Adjustable seats     455    
Power front seats     905    
Xenon HID headlights     635 450 450
Rear spoiler     0 225  
Sunroof     955    
Automatic headlights       225 225
Front sport buckets       225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225 225
Center armrest(s), front row       225 225
Wood trim       225 225
Bluetooth cell phone link       450 450
Automatic climate control, front       450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450 450
Body kit       1,125 1,125
Panoramic sunroof       900 900
Options (change) 5,625 6,375 6,620 10,750 10,250
Options (change) 5,125 5,805 6,025 9,675 9,225
Destination 695 695 695 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $38,620 $44,670 $57,215 $30,250 $33,250
Total Invoice $35,395 $40,895 $52,400 $27,475 $30,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,019
Model Year20062006200620102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$38,620$44,670$57,215$30,250$33,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,895-1,210-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,620$42,945$55,320$29,040$31,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$16,700$0$2,650
Total Invoice$35,395$40,895$52,400$27,475$30,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-1,736-1,099-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,395$39,316$50,664$26,376$28,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,921$15,269$0$2,383

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006200620102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325Ci330CiM3CooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100$100
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,465$4,635$3,950$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,895$1,210$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-1,736-1,099-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062010
Model3-SeriesHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in97.1 in
Length176.7 in145.6 in
Width69.2 in66.3 in
Height53.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.524.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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