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Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,400

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,515

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $4,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,400 $38,600
Base Invoice $22,850 $35,898
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cruise control 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Cold Weather Package 500 500
John Cooper Works Package 6,000  
Sport Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Plus Package   1,900
iPod integration   350
Metal pedals   195
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cruise control 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Cold Weather Package 450 467
John Cooper Works Package 5,400  
Sport Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 511
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Fog light, rear 90  
Navigation system 1,800  
Navigation Plus Package   1,768
iPod integration   325
Metal pedals   181
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 13,350 3,745
Options (change) 12,015 3,485
Destination 650 895
Total Price $39,400 $43,240
Total Invoice $35,515 $40,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year20082015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,400$43,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$39,680
Total Invoice$35,515$40,278
Adjustments for Features0-3,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,515$36,962

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,015$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in102.2 in
Length143.1 in175.4 in
Width66.5 in70.2 in
Height55.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.29.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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