Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014

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Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,550

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,650

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $7,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelConvertible3-Series
TrimCooper S328i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $37,300
Base Invoice $22,850 $34,495
Cruise control 250  
Convenience Package 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,000  
Sport Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,450
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Sport Line   2,500
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
6-speed manual   0
Cruise control 225  
Convenience Package 450  
Cold Weather Package 450  
John Cooper Works Package 5,400  
Sport Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 500
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,320
Navigation system 1,800 1,955
Sport Line   2,275
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 13,500 8,050
Options (change) 12,150 7,325
Destination 650 925
Total Price $39,550 $46,275
Total Invoice $35,650 $42,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,960
Model Year20082014
ModelConvertible3-Series
TrimCooper S328i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,550$46,275
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,590$46,275
Total Invoice$35,650$42,745
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,785$42,745

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelConvertible3-Series
TrimCooper S328i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,600$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelConvertible3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.6 in
Length143.1 in182.5 in
Width66.5 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
Stability control400Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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