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Mini Convertible vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,100

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $25,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,055

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $24,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleZ4Z4Z4
TrimCooperCooper SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $19,755 $22,850 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Sport Package 1,500        
Cruise control 250 250      
Convenience Package 500 500      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Stability control   500      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Cold Weather Package 450 450      
Sport Package 1,350        
Cruise control 225 225      
Convenience Package 450 450      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Stability control   450      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Options (change) 8,500 7,000 7,250 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 7,650 6,300 6,600 4,595 4,595
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $31,100 $33,050 $56,795 $61,095 $70,145
Total Invoice $28,055 $29,800 $52,435 $56,410 $64,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,607
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleZ4Z4Z4
TrimCooperCooper SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine115hp I4168hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,100$33,050$56,795$61,095$70,145
Adjustments for Features0-325-5,170-5,620-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$32,725$51,625$55,475$62,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$28,055$29,800$52,435$56,410$64,735
Adjustments for Features0-293-4,773-5,189-7,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,055$29,507$47,662$51,221$57,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$3,559$9,995

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleZ4Z4Z4
TrimCooperCooper SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,740$10,585$11,035$13,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$5,170$5,620$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293-4,773-5,189-7,078

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.1 in98.3 in
Length143.1 in166.9 in
Width66.5 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
195/55VR16 tires400No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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