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Mini Convertible vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,380

Buick Encore   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,402

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $1,676

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleEncore
TrimCooperCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $27,950 $24,365
Base Invoice $22,537 $25,237 $23,390
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Automatic headlights 250 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 395
Navigation system     495
Premium Group     6,150
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Automatic headlights 225 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Fog lights 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 359
Navigation system     450
Premium Group     5,904
Options (change) 6,850 6,350 7,040
Options (change) 6,165 5,715 6,713
Destination 700 700 975
Total Price $32,500 $35,000 $32,380
Total Invoice $29,402 $31,652 $31,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year201220122018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleEncore
TrimCooperCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine121hp I4181hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/55-18
Total Price$32,500$35,000$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$34,825$31,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$29,402$31,652$31,078
Adjustments for Features0-158-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,402$31,494$30,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleEncore
TrimCooperCooper SBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,005$6,180$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-984

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleEncore
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.1 in100.6 in
Length145.6 in168.4 in
Width66.3 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.048.4 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 information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested240554%

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