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Mini Countryman vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,850

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,317

Mini Countryman Cooper S   
Difference: $4,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCountrymanA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $34,915
Base Invoice $22,897 $32,471
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
AWD 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,100
Xenon HID headlights 500 800
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Center armrest(s), second row 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 450
Cold Weather Package   700
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Navigation system   1,950
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
AWD 1,530  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,023
Xenon HID headlights 450 745
Heated front seats 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Center armrest(s), second row 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 418
Cold Weather Package   650
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Navigation system   1,813
Options (change) 10,800 5,435
Options (change) 9,720 5,054
Destination 700 775
Total Price $36,850 $41,125
Total Invoice $33,317 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,593
Model Year20122008
ModelCountrymanA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,850$41,125
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$41,125
Total Invoice$33,317$38,300
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,707$38,300

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelCountrymanA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6100

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelCountrymanA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.2 in101.5 in
Length161.7 in168.7 in
Width70.4 in69.5 in
Height61.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,252 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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