BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015

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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: $34,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,327

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $8,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $31,665 $20,682 $23,122
Navigation system 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 500 500
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,500 1,500
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Satellite radio 595    
Active Driving Assistant   1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Wired Upgrade   1,350 1,350
Fully Loaded Package   4,750 4,500
Roof rails   250 250
Fog lights   250  
Wood trim   350 350
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Navigation system 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 460 460
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Heated front seats 455 460 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,380 1,380
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Satellite radio 540    
Active Driving Assistant   910 910
Semi-automated parking system   460 460
Wired Upgrade   1,240 1,240
Fully Loaded Package   4,370 4,140
Roof rails   230 230
Fog lights   230  
Wood trim   320 320
CD changer, in-dash   460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Options (change) 8,870 11,750 11,250
Options (change) 8,070 10,795 10,335
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $44,165 $34,300 $37,200
Total Invoice $40,430 $32,327 $34,307

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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: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,446
Model Year200620152015
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 12400, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$44,165$34,300$37,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,165$32,875$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600
Total Invoice$40,430$32,327$34,307
Adjustments for Features0-1,343-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,430$30,984$32,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,732

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200620152015
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim325iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,440$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,343-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesHardtop
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.1 in
Length178.2 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height55.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Wired Upgrade
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Front sport buckets100No
195/55WR16 tires400No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 400W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested237553%
Total Not Requested206547%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Wired Upgrade
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 400W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested222554%
Total Not Requested186546%

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