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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: $19,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $18,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $27,950 $46,450 $52,650 $67,550
Base Invoice $22,537 $25,237 $42,935 $48,640 $62,345
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Automatic headlights 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500      
Universal garage door opener 250 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750  
Proximity key 500 500 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Fog lights 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Navigation system     2,100 2,100  
Premium Package     1,650 1,650 1,350
App support     250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500
iPod integration       400  
Convenience Package         2,900
Rear spoiler         0
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Automatic headlights 225 225      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 685 685  
Proximity key 450 450 455 455  
Steering-linked headlights 90 90      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Fog lights 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package 675 675      
Navigation system     1,910 1,910  
Premium Package     1,500 1,500 1,230
App support     230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455
iPod integration       365  
Convenience Package         2,640
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 8,950 8,450 6,650 7,050 5,900
Options (change) 8,055 7,605 6,055 6,420 5,375
Destination 700 700 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,600 $37,100 $53,975 $60,575 $76,025
Total Invoice $31,292 $33,542 $49,865 $55,935 $70,295

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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: $14,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,986
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine121hp I4181hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,600$37,100$53,975$60,575$76,025
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,965-4,015-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$36,925$49,010$56,560$71,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$7,550$22,125
Total Invoice$31,292$33,542$49,865$55,935$70,295
Adjustments for Features0-158-4,587-3,707-4,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,292$33,384$45,278$52,228$65,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0$6,950$20,496

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201120112011
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
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  $25
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,500$10,290$9,340$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,965$4,015$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-4,587-3,707-4,521

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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
Mini Convertible Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested42555%
Total Not Requested35045%

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