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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: $43,400

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,212

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $4,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,950 $38,600
Base Invoice $25,237 $35,898
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Aluminum trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Fog light, rear 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Cold Weather Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Sport Package   800
Convenience Package   750
Metal pedals   195
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Proximity key 450  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Aluminum trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Fog light, rear 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 511
Cold Weather Package 675  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Sport Package   744
Convenience Package   697
Metal pedals   181
Options (change) 14,750 7,445
Options (change) 13,275 6,922
Destination 700 895
Total Price $43,400 $46,940
Total Invoice $39,212 $43,715

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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: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,490
Model Year20122015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,400$46,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,400$43,705
Total Invoice$39,212$43,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,212$40,702

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,415$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelConvertibleA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in102.2 in
Length145.6 in175.4 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height55.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.09.9 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
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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