Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 Audi A3 Audi A3 2006

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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: $38,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,035

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,512

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,300 $33,980
Base Invoice $20,250 $31,561
Automatic headlights 250  
Cold Weather Package 500 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 450
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 435
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,100
Xenon HID headlights 500 800
Navigation system 2,000 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 500  
Satellite radio   350
Automatic headlights 225  
Cold Weather Package 450 637
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works Package 5,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 410
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Fog light, rear 90  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450 396
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,001
Xenon HID headlights 450 728
Navigation system 1,800 1,775
Satellite radio - one year subscription 450  
Satellite radio   319
Options (change) 15,850 5,785
Options (change) 14,085 5,266
Destination 700 720
Total Price $38,850 $40,485
Total Invoice $35,035 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178
Model Year20102006
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,850$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$37,585
Total Invoice$35,035$37,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,035$34,857

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$1,540$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
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 Weight2,668 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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