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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: $34,450

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $8,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,100 $29,100 $36,250 $38,350
Base Invoice $24,817 $26,762 $32,547 $35,666
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100 100  
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 2,000 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 575
Power convertible top 750 750 750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250 250  
Fog light, rear 100 100 100  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 500 250
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Premium Plus Package       3,250
Sport Package       650
Metal pedals       195
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90 90  
John Cooper Works Exterior Package 1,840 1,840    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 536
Power convertible top 690 690 690  
Center armrest(s), front row 230 230 230  
Fog light, rear 90 90 90  
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 460 233
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 230  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Premium Plus Package       3,024
Sport Package       606
Metal pedals       182
Options (change) 7,500 7,200 5,700 4,920
Options (change) 6,895 6,620 5,240 4,581
Destination 850 850 850 975
Total Price $34,450 $37,150 $42,800 $44,245
Total Invoice $32,562 $34,232 $38,637 $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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,901
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,450$37,150$42,800$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-300-225-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,450$36,850$42,575$40,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$8,125$0
Total Invoice$32,562$34,232$38,637$41,222
Adjustments for Features0-276-203-3,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,562$33,956$38,434$37,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$5,872$0

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

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Wind blocker, small$100$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$200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$-300$-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$1,440$1,740$1,665$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$225$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-203-3,759

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

Model Year20152018
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

John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Body kit0Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

John Cooper Works Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Body kit0Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0Yes
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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