Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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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: $29,800

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $21,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,972

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $21,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,500 $23,100 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,632 $20,872 $43,415 $42,020
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,450 1,450
Front sport buckets 250      
Automatic headlights 250 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750
Compass 100 100    
Universal garage door opener 250 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 250      
Fog lights 250      
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550
Cold Weather Package 750 750    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Heated front seats     500 500
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350 1,335 1,335
Front sport buckets 225      
Automatic headlights 225 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
Proximity key 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 690 690
Compass 90 90    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler 225      
Fog lights 225      
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 505 505
Cold Weather Package 675 675    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 9,600 8,850 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 8,640 7,965 5,335 5,335
Destination 700 700 995 995
Total Price $29,800 $32,650 $52,745 $51,245
Total Invoice $26,972 $29,537 $49,745 $48,350

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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: $14,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,722
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine121hp I4181hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,800$32,650$52,745$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-275-6,955-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$32,375$45,790$44,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$1,600$0
Total Invoice$26,972$29,537$49,745$48,350
Adjustments for Features0-249-6,559-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,972$29,288$43,186$41,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,316$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelHardtopHardtop3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door $100  
Hood scoop $100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,600$8,280$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$6,955$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-6,559-6,656

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtop3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.1 in110.6 in
Length145.6 in182.0 in
Width66.3 in71.3 in
Height55.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft353.0 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 support0Yes
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 support0Yes
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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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