BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016

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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: $32,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,857

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,400 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $32,750 $20,682 $23,122
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 500 500
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 300 300
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,500 1,500
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Active Driving Assistant   1,000 1,000
Fully Loaded Package   5,000 4,750
Roof rails   250 250
Fog lights   250  
Wood trim   350 350
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 460 460
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 275 275
Heated front seats 455 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,380 1,380
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Active Driving Assistant   910 910
Fully Loaded Package   4,600 4,370
Roof rails   230 230
Fog lights   230  
Wood trim   320 320
Options (change) 10,320 10,150 9,650
Options (change) 9,340 9,325 8,865
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $46,545 $32,700 $35,600
Total Invoice $42,915 $30,857 $32,837

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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: $15,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,530
Model Year200920162016
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10410, 12410, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$46,545$32,700$35,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$31,140$33,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600
Total Invoice$42,915$30,857$32,837
Adjustments for Features0-1,472-1,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,915$29,385$31,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200920162016
Model3-SeriesHardtopHardtop
Trim328iCooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,400$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,472-1,716

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092016
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

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested241549%
Total Not Requested252551%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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 information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested226549%
Total Not Requested232551%

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