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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,640

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,600 $26,200 $39,500
Base Invoice $21,090 $24,405 $36,736
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 575
Proximity key 250 250  
Electronic systems calibration selector 500    
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Roof rails 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Rear spoiler   250  
Aluminum roof rails     300
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 536
Proximity key 230 230  
Electronic systems calibration selector 460    
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Roof rails 230 230  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Rear spoiler   230  
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 6,200 5,650 875
Options (change) 5,700 5,195 816
Destination 850 850 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $29,650 $32,700 $37,182
Total Invoice $27,640 $30,450 $34,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,139
Model Year201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,650$32,700$37,182
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$32,075$35,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$27,640$30,450$34,359
Adjustments for Features0-582-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,640$29,868$32,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,228$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50 
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,365$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in103.5 in
Length157.4 in169.8 in
Width68.0 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft339.5 ft3

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