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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $48,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,792

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $46,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCooperCooper SA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,100 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $17,632 $20,872 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Automatic headlights 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Compass 100 100      
Universal garage door opener 250 250      
Steering-linked headlights 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100      
Headlight washers 0 0      
Fog light, rear 100 100      
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Cold Weather Package 675 675      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Automatic headlights 225 225      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Compass 90 90      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Steering-linked headlights 90 90      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90      
Headlight washers 0 0      
Fog light, rear 90 90      
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Options (change) 9,400 9,150 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,460 8,235 0 0 0
Destination 700 700 925 925 925
Total Price $29,600 $32,950 $78,325 $87,325 $115,825
Total Invoice $26,792 $29,807 $72,907 $81,277 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,640
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCooperCooper SA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine121hp I4181hp I4333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$29,600$32,950$78,325$87,325$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-600-9,105-9,255-14,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$32,350$69,220$78,070$101,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$8,850$32,100
Total Invoice$26,792$29,807$72,907$81,277$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-543-8,475-8,614-13,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,792$29,264$64,432$72,663$94,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,472$0$8,231$29,853

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelHardtopHardtopA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCooperCooper SA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150   
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights $125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,225$12,730$12,880$18,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$9,105$9,255$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-543-8,475-8,614-13,498

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in117.8 in
Length145.6 in202.2 in
Width66.3 in76.7 in
Height55.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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