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2012 Mini Hardtop vs. 2018 Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mini Hardtop vs. 2018 Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,350

2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,267

2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $31,800
Base Invoice $20,872 $29,555
John Cooper Works 6,800  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Power-folding mirrors 500  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
Premium Package 1,750  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Compass 100  
Universal garage door opener 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000
Aluminum trim 250 350
Fog light, rear 100 100
Interior trim, special color 250 100
Hood stripes 100 100
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) 100 100
Special roof color 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Cold Weather Package   750
Technology Package   1,750
Proximity key   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Alarm   500
Chrome interior accents (optional)   250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   1,950
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250
John Cooper Works 6,120  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Power-folding mirrors 450  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
Premium Package 1,575  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Compass 90  
Universal garage door opener 225 230
Panoramic sunroof 900 920
Aluminum trim 225 320
Fog light, rear 90 90
Interior trim, special color 225 90
Hood stripes 90 90
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) 90 90
Special roof color 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 460
Cold Weather Package   690
Technology Package   1,610
Proximity key   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Alarm   460
Chrome interior accents (optional)   230
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   1,795
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,380
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   230
Options (change) 18,550 10,000
Options (change) 16,695 9,190
Destination 700 850
Total Price $42,350 $42,650
Total Invoice $38,267 $39,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mini Hardtop vs. 2018 Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,448
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$42,350$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,350$39,660
Total Invoice$38,267$39,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,267$36,819

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mini Hardtop vs. 2018 Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,776

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mini Hardtop vs. 2018 Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in98.2 in
Length145.6 in151.1 in
Width66.3 in68.0 in
Height55.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft334.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alarm100Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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