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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: $33,750

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,527

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $7,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $27,350 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $21,997 $24,697 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750            
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250            
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Front sport buckets 250              
Automatic climate control, front 500 500            
Cold Weather Package 750 750            
Automatic headlights 250 250            
Headlight washers 0 0            
Xenon HID headlights 500 500            
Steering-linked headlights 100 100            
White turn signals (optional) 100 100            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250            
Proximity key 500 500            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500            
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500            
Wood trim 0 0 500         0
Fog lights 250              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 700 700 700 700 700 700
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
LED headlights     700          
Premium Package       2,450 2,450 2,450    
M Sport Package             0  
Executive Package               3,900
Sunroof               0
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575            
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225            
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Front sport buckets 225              
Automatic climate control, front 450 450            
Cold Weather Package 675 675            
Automatic headlights 225 225            
Headlight washers 0 0            
Xenon HID headlights 450 450            
Steering-linked headlights 90 90            
White turn signals (optional) 90 90            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225            
Proximity key 450 450            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450            
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450            
Wood trim 0 0 460         0
Fog lights 225              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 645 645 645 645 645 645
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460 460  
LED headlights     645          
Premium Package       2,255 2,255 2,255    
M Sport Package             0  
Executive Package               3,590
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 8,700 8,200 5,800 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 7,830 7,380 5,320 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 4,235
Destination 700 700 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $33,750 $36,250 $40,245 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $69,595
Total Invoice $30,527 $32,777 $38,105 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $65,430

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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: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,961
Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine121hp I4181hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,750$36,250$40,245$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$69,595
Adjustments for Features-2,635-2,8100-4,900-4,800-4,925-3,525-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$33,440$40,245$43,395$41,995$43,219$49,970$63,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$3,150$1,750$2,974$9,725$23,250
Total Invoice$30,527$32,777$38,105$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$65,430
Adjustments for Features-2,383-2,5410-4,625-4,532-4,620-3,323-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,144$30,236$38,105$40,955$39,653$40,539$47,112$59,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0$2,850$1,548$2,434$9,007$21,590

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     $250
Rearview camera       $200
Roll bar$200$200      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Convertible top$3000$3000      
Hood scoop $100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400      
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation       $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder       $0
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50
Wireless charging station       $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats       $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
No leather in second row$-300$-300      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,350$3,540$8,440$8,340$8,465$7,065$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$2,810$0$4,900$4,800$4,925$3,525$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,383-2,5410-4,625-4,532-4,620-3,323-5,735

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested230082%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested230082%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested230082%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

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