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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: $33,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,945

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $6,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
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
Cruise control 250  
Automatic headlights 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
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Cold Weather Package 450 466
Cruise control 225  
Automatic headlights 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
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Options (change) 11,350 10,830
Options (change) 10,215 10,074
Destination 650 895
Total Price $33,200 $38,995
Total Invoice $29,945 $36,330

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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: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,453
Model Year20082013
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$33,200$38,995
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$38,995
Total Invoice$29,945$36,330
Adjustments for Features-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$36,330

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
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 Year20082013
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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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