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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,495

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $27,270
Base Invoice $19,080 $25,361
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500
Automatic headlights 250  
Cruise control 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 475
Stability control 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,100
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Cold Weather Package 450 466
Automatic headlights 225  
Cruise control 225  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 443
Stability control 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Fog light, rear 90  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,023
Navigation system 1,800 1,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Convenience Package   930
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Options (change) 10,850 10,555
Options (change) 9,765 9,820
Destination 650 825
Total Price $32,700 $38,650
Total Invoice $29,495 $36,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,579
Model Year20082010
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,700$38,650
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$38,650
Total Invoice$29,495$36,006
Adjustments for Features-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,427$36,006

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-680

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelHardtopA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length145.6 in168.7 in
Width66.3 in69.5 in
Height55.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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