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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: $27,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,722

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $23,000 $39,500
Base Invoice $17,542 $20,782 $36,736
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100  
MINI Connected 1,000 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 575
Rear spoiler 250    
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Convenience Package 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Metal pedals     195
Universal garage door opener     295
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90  
MINI Connected 900 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 536
Rear spoiler 225    
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Convenience Package 675 675  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Metal pedals     182
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 7,200 6,700 1,065
Options (change) 6,480 6,030 992
Destination 700 700 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $27,300 $30,400 $37,372
Total Invoice $24,722 $27,512 $34,535

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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: $7,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,332
Model Year201120112018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine121hp I4181hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6S6
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$27,300$30,400$37,372
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,300$30,000$34,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$24,722$27,512$34,535
Adjustments for Features0-362-2,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,722$27,150$32,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,428$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelHardtopHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights $125 
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
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,940$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362-2,481

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

Model Year20112018
ModelHardtopA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.5 in
Length145.6 in169.8 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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