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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: $38,500

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,802

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelHardtopA3
TrimCooper S3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $33,980
Base Invoice $20,872 $31,561
Automatic headlights 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Fog light, rear 100  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,100
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   1,250
Satellite radio   350
Navigation system   1,950
Automatic headlights 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Fog light, rear 90  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,001
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Cold Weather Package   637
Technology Package   1,138
Satellite radio   319
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 14,700 5,800
Options (change) 13,230 5,280
Destination 700 720
Total Price $38,500 $40,500
Total Invoice $34,802 $37,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year20122007
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$38,500$40,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$37,875
Total Invoice$34,802$37,561
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,802$35,126

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122007
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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$1,615$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,435

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122007
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 Weight2,679 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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