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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: $5,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $6,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $27,950 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,537 $25,237 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750            
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250            
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,450         0
Front sport buckets 250              
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250            
Automatic headlights 250 250            
Automatic climate control, front 500 500            
Xenon HID headlights 500 500            
Proximity key 500 500            
Universal garage door opener 250 250            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500            
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500            
Headlight washers 0 0            
Wood trim 0 0 500         0
Steering-linked headlights 100 100 900 900 900      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100            
Fog lights 250              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package 750 750 950          
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Sport Line       2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package       3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Executive Package               4,300
Sunroof               0
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575            
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225            
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350 1,320         0
Front sport buckets 225              
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225            
Automatic headlights 225 225            
Automatic climate control, front 450 450            
Xenon HID headlights 450 450            
Proximity key 450 450            
Universal garage door opener 225 225            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450            
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450            
Headlight washers 0 0            
Wood trim 0 0 455         0
Steering-linked headlights 90 90 820 820 820      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90            
Fog lights 225              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package 675 675 865          
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Sport Line       2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package       2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455  
Executive Package               3,915
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 8,950 8,450 6,500 9,700 9,700 7,100 7,100 4,850
Options (change) 8,055 7,605 5,915 8,825 8,825 6,455 6,455 4,415
Destination 700 700 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $34,600 $37,100 $40,445 $48,195 $49,695 $51,845 $58,245 $67,845
Total Invoice $31,292 $33,542 $37,905 $45,000 $46,380 $48,380 $54,270 $63,130

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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: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,262
Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine121hp I4181hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$34,600$37,100$40,445$48,195$49,695$51,845$58,245$67,845
Adjustments for Features-4,035-4,2100-2,775-4,225-3,075-4,250-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$32,890$40,445$45,420$45,470$48,770$53,995$62,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$4,975$5,025$8,325$13,550$22,475
Total Invoice$31,292$33,542$37,905$45,000$46,380$48,380$54,270$63,130
Adjustments for Features-3,649-3,8060-2,591-3,943-2,869-3,960-4,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,643$29,736$37,905$42,409$42,437$45,511$50,310$58,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,093$0$4,504$4,532$7,606$12,405$20,642

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201520152015201520152015
ModelConvertibleConvertible3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300 
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100    $100
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     $250
Rearview camera       $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Hood scoop $100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000      
Rear spoiler       $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Total Value of Features$7,025$7,200$2,990$5,765$7,215$6,065$7,240$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$4,210$0$2,775$4,225$3,075$4,250$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,649-3,8060-2,591-3,943-2,869-3,960-4,583

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelConvertible3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.6 in
Length145.6 in182.5 in
Width66.3 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft313.0 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 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested-45022%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%

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