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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: $33,400

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $16,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,507

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $14,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooperS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $20,682 $38,224
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 600  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Wired Package 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Fog light, rear 100  
Proximity key 250  
Aluminum trim 350  
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
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 550  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Wired Package 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 511
Fog light, rear 90  
Proximity key 230  
Aluminum trim 320  
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) 10,850 7,850
Options (change) 9,975 7,302
Destination 850 895
Total Price $33,400 $49,845
Total Invoice $31,507 $46,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,147
Model Year20162015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooperS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine134hp I3292hp 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)175/65-15235/35-19
Total Price$33,400$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,400$45,800
Total Invoice$31,507$46,421
Adjustments for Features0-3,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,507$42,654

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
ModelHardtopA3 / S3
TrimCooperS3
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,767

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
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

John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested102599%
Total Not Requested151%

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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