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2015 Mini Hardtop vs. 2012 Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Mini Hardtop vs. 2012 Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Tie between 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S and 2015 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works
Difference: $0

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,267

2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimJohn Cooper WorksCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,600 $23,100
Base Invoice $27,517 $20,872
Cold Weather Package 650  
Universal garage door opener 250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Special roof color 0 0
Fog light, rear 100 100
Hood stripes 100 100
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) 100 100
Chrome interior accents (optional) 250  
Aluminum trim 350 250
Interior trim, special color 100 250
Proximity key 250  
Alarm 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,950  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,500  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Wired Package 1,750  
John Cooper Works   6,800
Power-folding mirrors   500
Recaro Sports Seats   2,750
Premium Package   1,750
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   250
Compass   100
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
White turn signals (optional)   100
Cold Weather Package 600  
Universal garage door opener 230 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Special roof color 0 0
Fog light, rear 90 90
Hood stripes 90 90
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) 90 90
Chrome interior accents (optional) 230  
Aluminum trim 320 225
Interior trim, special color 90 225
Proximity key 230  
Alarm 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 450
Panoramic sunroof 920 900
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,795  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,380  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wired Package 1,610  
John Cooper Works   6,120
Power-folding mirrors   450
Recaro Sports Seats   2,475
Premium Package   1,575
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   225
Compass   90
Xenon HID headlights   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
White turn signals (optional)   90
Options (change) 10,900 18,550
Options (change) 10,020 16,695
Destination 850 700
Total Price $42,350 $42,350
Total Invoice $38,387 $38,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Mini Hardtop vs. 2012 Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2015 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimJohn Cooper WorksCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$42,350$42,350
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,810$42,350
Total Invoice$38,387$38,267
Adjustments for Features-2,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,085$38,267

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Features Comparison: 2015 Mini Hardtop vs. 2012 Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopHardtop
TrimJohn Cooper WorksCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3020

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Mini Hardtop vs. 2012 Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152012
ModelHardtopHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in97.1 in
Length151.1 in145.6 in
Width68.0 in66.3 in
Height55.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2015 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control0Yes
Electronic differential lock0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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%
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%

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