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Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,700

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,895

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $11,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelConvertibleConvertibleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $37,600
Base Invoice $19,755 $22,850 $34,968
Cruise control 250 250  
Convenience Package 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Stability control 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 575
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Trip computer 250 250  
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500   250
Metal pedals     195
Universal garage door opener     295
Heated front seats     500
Cruise control 225 225  
Convenience Package 450 450  
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
Stability control 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 536
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Trip computer 225 225  
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450   233
Metal pedals     181
Universal garage door opener     274
Heated front seats     467
Options (change) 6,100 5,350 1,815
Options (change) 5,490 4,815 1,691
Destination 650 650 950
Total Price $28,700 $31,400 $40,365
Total Invoice $25,895 $28,315 $37,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,560
Model Year200820082017
ModelConvertibleConvertibleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine115hp I4168hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,700$31,400$40,365
Adjustments for Features0-325-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$31,075$36,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0
Total Invoice$25,895$28,315$37,609
Adjustments for Features0-293-3,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,895$28,022$34,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,127$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200820082017
ModelConvertibleConvertibleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,415$1,740$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293-3,154

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082017
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in102.2 in
Length143.1 in175.4 in
Width66.5 in70.2 in
Height55.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,429 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 Convertible Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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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