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Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,650

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,437

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $4,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRoadsterA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,350 $39,600
Base Invoice $24,697 $36,828
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Automatic headlights 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Fog light, rear 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Power convertible top 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 575
Sport Package   800
Premium Plus Package   2,700
Technology Package   2,700
Metal pedals   195
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Automatic headlights 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Proximity key 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Fog light, rear 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Power convertible top 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 536
Sport Package   744
Premium Plus Package   2,512
Technology Package   2,512
Metal pedals   181
Options (change) 15,600 6,970
Options (change) 14,040 6,485
Destination 700 925
Total Price $43,650 $47,495
Total Invoice $39,437 $44,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year20122016
ModelRoadsterA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,650$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$43,185
Total Invoice$39,437$44,238
Adjustments for Features0-4,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,437$40,224

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelRoadsterA3 / S3
TrimCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,890$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,014

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelRoadsterA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in102.2 in
Length146.8 in175.4 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height54.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.59.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
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 support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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