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Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,350

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,380

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimCooperCooper SWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $29,095 $34,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $19,755 $22,850 $27,405 $32,263 $35,379
Stability control 500 500      
Cruise control 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Convenience Package 500 500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500        
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Stability control 450 450      
Cruise control 225 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Convenience Package 450 450      
Cold Weather Package 450 450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 888 888 888
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450        
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Options (change) 7,750 7,000 1,250 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 6,975 6,300 1,051 1,051 1,051
Destination 650 650 750 750 750
Total Price $30,350 $33,050 $31,095 $36,095 $39,445
Total Invoice $27,380 $29,800 $29,206 $34,064 $37,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,715
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimCooperCooper SWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine115hp I4168hp I4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,350$33,050$31,095$36,095$39,445
Adjustments for Features-985-1,3100-625-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,365$31,740$31,095$35,470$37,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0$4,375$6,700
Total Invoice$27,380$29,800$29,206$34,064$37,180
Adjustments for Features-889-1,1810-590-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,491$28,619$29,206$33,474$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,128$0$4,268$6,419

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelConvertibleConvertibleImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimCooperCooper SWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,930$4,620$5,245$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$1,310$0$625$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-1,1810-590-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082012
ModelConvertibleImpreza / WRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in104.1 in
Length143.1 in180.3 in
Width66.5 in68.5 in
Height55.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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