Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2012

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Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,305

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,300 $24,000
Base Invoice $20,250 $22,952
Convenience Package 1,250  
John Cooper Works Package 6,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Partial leather seating sufaces 1,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Body kit 1,250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Navigation system 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 500  
Tech Package   2,135
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Bright-finished fuel door   100
Convenience Package 1,125  
John Cooper Works Package 5,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Partial leather seating sufaces 900  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Body kit 1,125  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 450  
Tech Package   1,836
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 14,750 2,510
Options (change) 13,095 2,136
Destination 700 795
Total Price $37,750 $27,305
Total Invoice $34,045 $25,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,882
Model Year20102012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,750$27,305
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$26,545
Total Invoice$34,045$25,883
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,045$25,163

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$1,440$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-720

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelHardtopMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length145.6 in177.4 in
Width66.3 in69.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested177580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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