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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,150

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,887

Mini Roadster Cooper S   
Difference: $8,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRoadster1-Series
TrimCooper S135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,350 $44,100
Base Invoice $24,697 $40,750
John Cooper Works 7,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 500 380
Headlight washers 0  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Power convertible top 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Cold Weather Package 750  
Sport seats   400
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
Heated front seats   500
7-speed automated manual   450
John Cooper Works 6,435  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Proximity key 450  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 450 345
Headlight washers 0  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Power convertible top 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 500
Cold Weather Package 675  
Sport seats   365
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
Heated front seats   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 16,100 7,030
Options (change) 14,490 6,420
Destination 700 925
Total Price $44,150 $52,055
Total Invoice $39,887 $48,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,076
Model Year20122013
ModelRoadster1-Series
TrimCooper S135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$44,150$52,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,150$48,665
Total Invoice$39,887$48,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,887$44,963

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelRoadster1-Series
TrimCooper S135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelRoadster1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in104.7 in
Length146.8 in172.2 in
Width66.3 in68.8 in
Height54.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,725 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft38.5 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
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested198095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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