Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

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Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $37,650 $44,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,080 $34,840 $40,770 $54,390
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500     2,900
Cold Weather Package 500 500     750
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500     950
Front sport buckets 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Wood trim 250 250     500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500        
Stability control 500 500      
HD radio 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Rear spoiler 250       0
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500  
Proximity key     500 500  
Sunroof     1,050   0
Premium Package       2,650  
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350     2,640
Cold Weather Package 450 450     685
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350     865
Front sport buckets 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Wood trim 225 225     455
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450        
Stability control 450 450      
HD radio 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 685 685  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Rear spoiler 225       0
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455  
Proximity key     455 455  
Sunroof     955   0
Premium Package       2,410  
Options (change) 12,000 11,000 5,800 7,400 6,000
Options (change) 10,800 9,900 5,280 6,735 5,465
Destination 650 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,700 $32,850 $44,325 $52,375 $67,075
Total Invoice $27,695 $29,630 $40,995 $48,380 $62,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,134
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine118hp I4172hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,700$32,850$44,325$52,375$67,075
Adjustments for Features0-275-180-1,105-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$32,575$44,145$51,270$66,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$7,125$22,425
Total Invoice$27,695$29,630$40,995$48,380$62,030
Adjustments for Features0-248-166-1,021-467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$29,382$40,829$47,359$61,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$6,530$20,734

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100   
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100 
iPod integration  $100 $100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550$550   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Voice control for external devices  $0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass   $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,925$3,830$4,755$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$180$1,105$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-166-1,021-467

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelHardtop3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in108.7 in
Length145.6 in181.1 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height55.4 in54.1 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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