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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: $24,149

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,871

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,450 $20,900 $39,500
Base Invoice $15,787 $18,892 $36,736
Premium Package 1,400 1,400  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Cold Weather Package 300 300  
Stability control 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,300  
Front sport buckets 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 575
Rear spoiler 150    
Center armrest(s), front row 200 200  
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 550 550  
Satellite radio 499 499  
Universal garage door opener     295
Premium Package 1,260 1,260  
Convenience Package 360 360  
Cold Weather Package 270 270  
Stability control 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170 1,170  
Front sport buckets 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405 405 536
Rear spoiler 135    
Center armrest(s), front row 180 180  
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Xenon HID headlights 495 495  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 6,149 5,699 870
Options (change) 5,534 5,129 810
Destination 550 550 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $24,149 $27,149 $37,177
Total Invoice $21,871 $24,571 $34,353

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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: $9,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,938
Model Year200620062018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4168hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M6S6
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$24,149$27,149$37,177
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,149$26,749$33,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0
Total Invoice$21,871$24,571$34,353
Adjustments for Features0-362-3,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,871$24,209$30,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,338$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$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$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,090$2,490$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362-3,544

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

Model Year20062018
ModelHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.5 in
Length143.1 in169.8 in
Width66.5 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,525 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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