Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008

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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: $34,600

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $17,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $16,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $27,950 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $22,537 $25,237 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Automatic headlights 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Universal garage door opener 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350 350 350
Fog lights 250        
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Steering-linked headlights 100 100      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Premium Package     2,750 1,650 1,350
Navigation system     2,100 2,100  
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Technology Package         3,250
Rear spoiler         0
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Automatic headlights 225 225      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450      
Proximity key 450 450 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 320 320 320
Fog lights 225        
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Steering-linked headlights 90 90      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package 675 675      
Premium Package     2,505 1,500 1,230
Navigation system     1,910 1,910  
HD radio     315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Technology Package         2,960
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 8,950 8,450 8,095 6,995 7,345
Options (change) 8,055 7,605 7,365 6,360 6,685
Destination 700 700 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,600 $37,100 $52,420 $57,320 $74,820
Total Invoice $31,292 $33,542 $48,210 $52,725 $69,145

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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: $13,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,354
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine121hp I4181hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,600$37,100$52,420$57,320$74,820
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,875-4,125-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$36,925$48,545$53,195$69,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$4,650$20,950
Total Invoice$31,292$33,542$48,210$52,725$69,145
Adjustments for Features0-158-3,564-3,794-4,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,292$33,384$44,646$48,931$64,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0$4,285$19,578

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75
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$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,375$9,075$9,325$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,875$4,125$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-3,564-3,794-4,921

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelConvertible3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.1 in108.7 in
Length145.6 in180.6 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height55.7 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.012.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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