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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: $30,750

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelHardtopHardtopA3
TrimCooperCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,600 $26,200 $33,980
Base Invoice $21,090 $24,405 $31,561
Universal garage door opener 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 450
Fog lights 250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750  
Aluminum trim 350 350  
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 700
Rear spoiler   250  
Satellite radio     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Xenon HID headlights     800
Universal garage door opener 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 410
Fog lights 230    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690  
Aluminum trim 320 320  
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920 1,001
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Cold Weather Package 690 690 637
Rear spoiler   230  
Satellite radio     319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396
Xenon HID headlights     728
Options (change) 7,300 7,000 3,835
Options (change) 6,710 6,435 3,491
Destination 850 850 720
Total Price $30,750 $34,050 $38,535
Total Invoice $28,650 $31,690 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,730
Model Year201820182006
ModelHardtopHardtopA3
TrimCooperCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,750$34,050$38,535
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$33,200$37,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$28,650$31,690$35,772
Adjustments for Features0-791-1,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,650$30,899$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,249$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820182006
ModelHardtopHardtopA3
TrimCooperCooper S3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,290$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791-1,392

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelHardtopA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in101.5 in
Length157.4 in168.7 in
Width68.0 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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