Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2013

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,300

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,322

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $12,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $47,600
Base Invoice $20,872 $44,268
John Cooper Works 6,800  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Power-folding mirrors 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Proximity key 500 550
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Compass 100  
Aluminum trim 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 475
Navigation Package   3,050
7-speed automated manual   1,400
John Cooper Works 6,120  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Power-folding mirrors 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Proximity key 450 511
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Compass 90  
Aluminum trim 225  
Fog light, rear 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 443
Navigation Package   2,837
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 17,500 5,475
Options (change) 15,750 5,093
Destination 700 895
Total Price $41,300 $53,970
Total Invoice $37,322 $50,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,186
Model Year20122013
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$41,300$53,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$49,945
Total Invoice$37,322$50,256
Adjustments for Features0-3,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,322$46,508

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122013
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,065$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,748

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122013
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.6 in
Length145.6 in185.1 in
Width66.3 in71.9 in
Height55.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested102570%
Total Not Requested44030%

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