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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: $39,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,207

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $10,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $41,100
Base Invoice $23,122 $38,224
Cold Weather Package 650  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,500  
Navigation system 750  
Visual Boost 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Proximity key 250  
Aluminum trim 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rearview camera 500  
Cornering lights 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
LED headlights   1,050
235/35YR19   1,500
Cold Weather Package 600  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,300  
Navigation system 690  
Visual Boost 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 511
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
Center armrest(s), front row 230  
Fog light, rear 90  
Proximity key 230  
Aluminum trim 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Rearview camera 460  
Cornering lights 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
LED headlights   977
235/35YR19   1,397
Options (change) 13,300 7,850
Options (change) 12,235 7,302
Destination 850 895
Total Price $39,250 $49,845
Total Invoice $36,207 $46,421

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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: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,122
Model Year20152015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine189hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$39,250$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$46,525
Total Invoice$36,207$46,421
Adjustments for Features0-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,207$43,329

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooper SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,880$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.1 in103.8 in
Length157.4 in175.4 in
Width68.0 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Visual Boost
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested509%
Total Not Requested50091%
235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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 recognition200Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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