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Mini Roadster vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,100

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $105,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,162

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $97,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterR8R8
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,100 $29,100 $36,250 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $24,817 $26,762 $32,547 $118,761 $151,311
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 300        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 650 650
Power convertible top 750 750 750    
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,500 3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Navigation system       2,100  
iPod integration       100 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380    
Front sport buckets 275        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 605 605
Power convertible top 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 460 460      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 920 920 920 5,115 3,255
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230    
Cold Weather Package 690 690 690    
Navigation system       1,953  
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 8,150 7,850 7,250 8,350 4,150
Options (change) 7,495 7,220 6,670 7,766 3,860
Destination 850 850 850 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $35,100 $37,800 $44,350 $140,300 $171,100
Total Invoice $33,162 $34,832 $40,067 $130,777 $159,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,875
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterR8R8
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$35,100$37,800$44,350$140,300$171,100
Adjustments for Features0-300-225-2,940-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$37,500$44,125$137,360$166,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$9,025$0$29,260
Total Invoice$33,162$34,832$40,067$130,777$159,421
Adjustments for Features0-276-203-2,740-4,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,162$34,556$39,864$128,037$155,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$6,702$0$27,210

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterR8R8
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Hood scoop $100$100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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  
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,630$2,930$2,855$5,570$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$225$2,940$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-203-2,740-4,174

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in104.3 in
Length146.8 in174.5 in
Width66.3 in75.0 in
Height54.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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