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Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,000

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,852

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $11,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,350 $27,350 $38,350
Base Invoice $21,997 $24,697 $35,666
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100  
MINI Connected 1,000 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 575
Power convertible top 750 750  
Fog light, rear 100 100  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500 250
Proximity key 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Premium Plus Package     3,250
Sport Package     650
Metal pedals     195
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90  
MINI Connected 900 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 536
Power convertible top 675 675  
Fog light, rear 90 90  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450 233
Proximity key 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Premium Plus Package     3,024
Sport Package     606
Metal pedals     182
Options (change) 7,950 7,700 4,920
Options (change) 7,155 6,930 4,581
Destination 700 700 975
Total Price $33,000 $35,750 $44,245
Total Invoice $29,852 $32,327 $41,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,704
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,000$35,750$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$35,450$40,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$29,852$32,327$41,222
Adjustments for Features0-271-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,852$32,056$37,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,204$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop $100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,540$1,840$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271-3,666

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in102.2 in
Length146.8 in175.4 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height54.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,429 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

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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