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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: $28,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,900

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelHardtopHardtopMazda3
TrimCooperCooper Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,500 $23,100 $26,495
Base Invoice $17,632 $20,872 $25,345
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
MINI Connected with navigation 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rear spoiler 250    
Universal garage door opener 250 250 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250  
Compass 100 100  
Fog lights 250    
Proximity key 500 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 750 750  
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Technology Package 1,800 1,800  
MINI Connected with navigation 675 675  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Rear spoiler 225    
Universal garage door opener 225 225 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225  
Compass 90 90  
Fog lights 225    
Proximity key 450 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90 90  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Cold Weather Package 675 675  
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 10,050 9,300 950
Options (change) 9,045 8,370 760
Destination 700 700 795
Total Price $30,250 $33,100 $28,240
Total Invoice $27,377 $29,942 $26,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year201220122014
ModelHardtopHardtopMazda3
TrimCooperCooper Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine121hp I4181hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 10480, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$30,250$33,100$28,240
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$32,825$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$27,377$29,942$26,900
Adjustments for Features0-249-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,377$29,693$25,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,316$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122014
ModelHardtopHardtopMazda3
TrimCooperCooper Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,955$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in106.3 in
Length145.6 in175.6 in
Width66.3 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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 mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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 mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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