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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,600

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $35,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $33,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadster3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $29,100 $36,250 $65,500
Base Invoice $24,817 $26,762 $32,547 $61,595
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
White turn signals (optional) 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
City Pack 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500 500  
Interior trim, special color 250 250 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,500
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Sunroof       0
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Xenon HID headlights 460 460    
White turn signals (optional) 90 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 505
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
City Pack 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460 460 460  
Interior trim, special color 230 230 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 920 920 920  
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,220
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 8,650 8,350 7,750 4,800
Options (change) 7,955 7,680 7,130 4,415
Destination 850 850 850 995
Total Price $35,600 $38,300 $44,850 $71,295
Total Invoice $33,622 $35,292 $40,527 $67,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,314
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadster3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$35,600$38,300$44,850$71,295
Adjustments for Features0-300-225-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$38,000$44,625$68,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$9,025$0
Total Invoice$33,622$35,292$40,527$67,005
Adjustments for Features0-276-203-3,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$35,016$40,324$63,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$6,702$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadster3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row$-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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,900$4,825$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$225$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-203-3,069

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
ModelRoadster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.6 in
Length146.8 in182.5 in
Width66.3 in71.3 in
Height54.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft313.0 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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
City Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested56576%
Total Not Requested17524%

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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
City Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested56576%
Total Not Requested17524%

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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
City Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested56576%
Total Not Requested17524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450145%
Total Not Requested-450-45%

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