Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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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: $33,800

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $28,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,485

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $26,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,900 $26,800 $56,600
Base Invoice $21,510 $24,120 $51,685
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Cruise control 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 475
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500  
Aluminum trim 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Body kit 1,250 1,250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,800
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500  
Cold Weather Package (convertible)     750
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     400
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Rear spoiler     0
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Cruise control 225 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450 635
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 430
Bluetooth cell phone link 450 450  
Aluminum trim 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Body kit 1,125 1,125  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,640
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450  
Cold Weather Package (convertible)     685
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     365
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 9,250 9,000 4,475
Options (change) 8,325 8,100 4,075
Destination 650 650 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,800 $36,450 $62,770
Total Invoice $30,485 $32,870 $57,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,899
Model Year200920092006
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine118hp I4172hp I4333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$33,800$36,450$62,770
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,800$36,350$61,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$30,485$32,870$57,455
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,485$32,780$56,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092006
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,300$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelConvertible3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in107.3 in
Length145.6 in176.7 in
Width66.3 in69.2 in
Height55.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,867 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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