Mini Coupe Mini Coupe 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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Mini Coupe vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Coupe vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,900

Mini Coupe Cooper   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Mini Coupe Cooper   
Difference: $8,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCoupeCoupe3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,300 $24,600 $32,300 $37,600
Base Invoice $19,252 $22,222 $29,575 $34,395
Automatic headlights 250 250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,450  
Front sport buckets 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 475 475
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Fog lights 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500    
Steering-linked headlights 100 100 800 800
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
White turn signals (optional) 100 100    
Headlight washers 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250    
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Premium Package       2,200
Automatic headlights 225 225    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350 1,320  
Front sport buckets 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 430 430
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Fog lights 225      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 320 320
Heated front seats 450 450    
Steering-linked headlights 90 90 730 730
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
White turn signals (optional) 90 90    
Headlight washers 90 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225    
Cold Weather Package     685 685
Navigation system     1,640 1,640
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 7,900 7,400 5,625 6,375
Options (change) 7,110 6,660 5,125 5,805
Destination 700 700 695 695
Total Price $29,900 $32,700 $38,620 $44,670
Total Invoice $27,062 $29,582 $35,395 $40,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Coupe Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,136
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCoupeCoupe3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine121hp I4181hp I4184hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,900$32,700$38,620$44,670
Adjustments for Features0-250-215-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$32,450$38,405$42,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$4,325
Total Invoice$27,062$29,582$35,395$40,895
Adjustments for Features0-226-197-1,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,062$29,356$35,198$39,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0$3,921

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Features Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCoupeCoupe3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,225$2,190$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$215$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226-197-1,776

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Coupe vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelCoupe3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in107.3 in
Length146.8 in176.7 in
Width66.3 in69.2 in
Height54.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight2,558 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume9.8 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Coupe Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Mini Coupe Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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