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2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2008 Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2008 Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,400

2008 Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,415

2008 Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $3,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SCooper S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,950 $25,400
Base Invoice $25,237 $22,850
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Cold Weather Package 750 500
Automatic headlights 250  
John Cooper Works 7,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Special roof color 100 0
Fog light, rear 100 100
Hood stripes 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Additional chrome trim 250 250
Chrome interior accents (optional) 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Headlight washers 0  
Convenience Package   500
John Cooper Works Package   6,000
Sport Package   1,500
Premium Package   1,500
Navigation system   2,000
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Cold Weather Package 675 450
Automatic headlights 225  
John Cooper Works 6,435  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Special roof color 90 0
Fog light, rear 90 90
Hood stripes 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Additional chrome trim 225 225
Chrome interior accents (optional) 225  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Headlight washers 0  
Convenience Package   450
John Cooper Works Package   5,400
Sport Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,350
Navigation system   1,800
Options (change) 15,450 14,350
Options (change) 13,905 12,915
Destination 700 650
Total Price $44,100 $40,400
Total Invoice $39,842 $36,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2008 Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,207
Model Year20122008
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SCooper S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$44,100$40,400
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$40,400
Total Invoice$39,842$36,415
Adjustments for Features-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,622$36,415

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2008 Mini Convertible

Model Year20122008
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SCooper S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,150$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2200

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2008 Mini Convertible

Model Year20122008
ModelConvertibleConvertible
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in97.1 in
Length145.6 in143.1 in
Width66.3 in66.5 in
Height55.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in27.5 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft34.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Mini Convertible Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
2008 Mini Convertible Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Additional chrome trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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