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

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,150

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $8,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,000 $41,100
Base Invoice $20,782 $38,224
John Cooper Works Package 6,100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Aluminum trim 0  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Fog light, rear 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Cold Weather Package 750  
Convenience Package 750 750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
John Cooper Works Package 5,490  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Aluminum trim 0  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Fog light, rear 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 511
Cold Weather Package 675  
Convenience Package 675 697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Options (change) 14,450 3,900
Options (change) 13,005 3,626
Destination 700 895
Total Price $38,150 $45,895
Total Invoice $34,487 $42,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,151
Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,150$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$41,485
Total Invoice$34,487$42,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,487$38,638

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,107

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length145.6 in175.4 in
Width66.3 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested29085%
Total Not Requested5015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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