Mini Coupe Mini Coupe 2012 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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Mini Coupe vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Coupe vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,277

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,514

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCoupeA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,600 $37,900
Base Invoice $22,222 $35,248
Automatic climate control, front 500  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works 6,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 575
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Fog light, rear 100  
Heated front seats 500 500
Metal pedals   195
iPod integration   350
Automatic climate control, front 450  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works 5,940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 536
Proximity key 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Fog light, rear 90  
Heated front seats 450 467
Metal pedals   181
iPod integration   325
Options (change) 12,800 1,620
Options (change) 11,520 1,509
Destination 700 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,100 $36,277
Total Invoice $34,442 $33,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,372
Model Year20122016
ModelCoupeA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,100$36,277
Adjustments for Features0-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,100$31,467
Total Invoice$34,442$33,514
Adjustments for Features0-4,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,442$29,070

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Features Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelCoupeA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,444

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelCoupeA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.5 in
Length146.8 in169.8 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height54.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.839.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Coupe Cooper S

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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