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2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2018 Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2018 Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,450

2012 Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,857

2012 Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $2,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,950 $36,600
Base Invoice $25,237 $33,970
John Cooper Works 7,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Premium Package 1,750 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,000 1,750
Special roof color 100 500
Aluminum trim 0 350
Universal garage door opener 250 250
Wind blocker 500  
Fog light, rear 100 100
Hood stripes 100 100
Interior trim, special color 250 100
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Cold Weather Package 750  
Technology Package   1,750
Chrome interior accents (optional)   250
Alarm   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500
John Cooper Works 6,435  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,380
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Premium Package 1,575 1,655
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,800 1,610
Special roof color 90 460
Aluminum trim 0 320
Universal garage door opener 225 230
Wind blocker 450  
Fog light, rear 90 90
Hood stripes 90 90
Interior trim, special color 225 90
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 460
Cold Weather Package 675  
Technology Package   1,610
Chrome interior accents (optional)   230
Alarm   460
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,380
Options (change) 18,800 10,950
Options (change) 16,920 10,065
Destination 700 850
Total Price $47,450 $48,400
Total Invoice $42,857 $44,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2018 Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Mini Convertible John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$47,450$48,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,450$45,160
Total Invoice$42,857$44,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,857$41,880

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2018 Mini Convertible

Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleConvertible
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof, opaque $600
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,005

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mini Convertible vs. 2018 Mini Convertible

Model Year20122018
ModelConvertibleConvertible
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in98.2 in
Length145.6 in151.1 in
Width66.3 in68.0 in
Height55.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.3,115 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alarm100Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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
2018 Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested-350100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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