Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015 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: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,100 $24,000
Base Invoice $23,122 $22,952
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,500  
Universal garage door opener 250 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Partial leather seating sufaces 750  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Proximity key 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Wired Package 1,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Tech Package   2,135
Bright-finished fuel door   100
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,300  
Universal garage door opener 230 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Partial leather seating sufaces 690  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Proximity key 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wired Package 1,610  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Tech Package   1,836
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 9,050 2,510
Options (change) 8,325 2,136
Destination 850 795
Total Price $35,000 $27,305
Total Invoice $32,297 $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: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,896
Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,000$27,305
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,355$27,305
Total Invoice$32,297$25,883
Adjustments for Features-1,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,779$25,883

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopMazda3
TrimCooper SMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $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
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,295$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in103.9 in
Length157.4 in177.4 in
Width68.0 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested34033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested177580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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