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Mini Convertible vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,350

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $9,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,167

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $9,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelConvertibleRL
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $48,200
Base Invoice $25,237 $44,098
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Automatic headlights 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Proximity key 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Technology Package   4,150
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Automatic headlights 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Proximity key 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Heated front seats 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 14,700 4,150
Options (change) 13,230 3,756
Destination 700 895
Total Price $43,350 $53,245
Total Invoice $39,167 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,911
Model Year20122012
ModelConvertibleRL
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,350$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,350$51,420
Total Invoice$39,167$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,167$47,078

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelConvertibleRL
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,240$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelConvertibleRL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.2 in
Length145.6 in195.8 in
Width66.3 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested50031%

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