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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: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper WorksMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,100 $24,000
Base Invoice $27,772 $22,952
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Partial leather seating sufaces 1,000  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 200
Proximity key 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Tech Package   2,135
Bright-finished fuel door   100
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Automatic headlights 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Partial leather seating sufaces 920  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Universal garage door opener 230 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 160
Proximity key 460  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Xenon HID headlights 460  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Tech Package   1,836
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 7,450 2,510
Options (change) 6,850 2,136
Destination 795 795
Total Price $38,345 $27,305
Total Invoice $35,417 $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: $10,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,174
Model Year20132012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper WorksMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,345$27,305
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$27,305
Total Invoice$35,417$25,883
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,057$25,883

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper WorksMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $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 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
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$2,315$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,723 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 John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%

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