Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2018

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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: $14,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,322

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $14,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $51,400
Base Invoice $20,872 $47,802
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 climate control, front 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Proximity key 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Compass 100  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Aluminum trim 250  
Fog light, rear 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 575
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
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 climate control, front 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Compass 90  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Aluminum trim 225  
Fog light, rear 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 536
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 17,500 3,175
Options (change) 15,750 2,954
Destination 700 975
Total Price $41,300 $55,550
Total Invoice $37,322 $51,731

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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: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,400
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$41,300$55,550
Adjustments for Features0-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$46,950
Total Invoice$37,322$51,731
Adjustments for Features0-8,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,322$43,722

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
TrimCooper SS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,009

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in111.0 in
Length145.6 in186.1 in
Width66.3 in72.5 in
Height55.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft313.0 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
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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