Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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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: $17,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $16,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $38,700 $45,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,080 $35,785 $41,670 $55,470
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500 1,200 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 500 500     750
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Wood trim 250 250     0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500        
Stability control 500 500      
HD radio 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Rear spoiler 250       0
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Premium Package     3,600 2,000 4,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500  
Sunroof         0
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350 1,090 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 450 450     685
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,955 1,955  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Wood trim 225 225     0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450        
Stability control 450 450      
HD radio 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Rear spoiler 225       0
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Premium Package     3,275 1,820 3,960
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455  
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 12,000 11,000 8,350 6,750 6,000
Options (change) 10,800 9,900 7,595 6,140 5,465
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,700 $32,850 $47,945 $52,745 $68,295
Total Invoice $27,695 $29,630 $44,275 $48,705 $63,130

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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: $15,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,098
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine118hp I4172hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
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$47,945$52,745$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,605-1,605-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$32,575$46,340$51,140$65,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$4,800$19,425
Total Invoice$27,695$29,630$44,275$48,705$63,130
Adjustments for Features0-248-1,482-1,482-2,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$29,382$42,793$47,223$60,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$4,430$17,998

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
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   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
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 audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,450$4,780$4,780$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,605$1,605$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-1,482-1,482-2,339

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested139043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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