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Mini Countryman vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,785

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,286

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelCountrymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimCooper Si Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $22,897 $19,231 $22,241
Technology Package 2,000 1,600  
MINI Connected with navigation 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Universal garage door opener 250 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 175 175
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Compass 100    
Proximity key 500    
Center armrest(s), second row 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Interior ambient lighting   250 250
Fog lights   370 370
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Sunroof   800  
Technology Package 1,800 1,376  
MINI Connected with navigation 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Universal garage door opener 225 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 140 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225    
Compass 90    
Proximity key 450    
Center armrest(s), second row 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Cold Weather Package 675    
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Interior ambient lighting   200 200
Fog lights   296 296
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Sunroof   688  
Options (change) 8,350 3,895 1,495
Options (change) 7,515 3,260 1,196
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $34,400 $24,785 $25,535
Total Invoice $31,112 $23,286 $24,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,583
Model Year201220142014
ModelCountrymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimCooper Si Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$34,400$24,785$25,535
Adjustments for Features-2,4800-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,920$24,785$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$31,112$23,286$24,232
Adjustments for Features-2,2430-474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,869$23,286$23,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$472

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220142014
ModelCountrymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimCooper Si Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,655$2,175$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2430-474

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelCountrymanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.2 in106.3 in
Length161.7 in175.6 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested150567%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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