Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2015 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2017

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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: $36,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $34,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadster3-Series
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $29,100 $36,250 $64,000
Base Invoice $24,817 $26,762 $32,547 $60,200
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 700
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250 250  
Steering-linked headlights 100 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
White turn signals (optional) 0 0    
Interior trim, special color 250 250 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Headlight washers 0 0 0  
Executive Package       3,900
Individual Extended Merino Leather       2,550
Sunroof       0
Cold Weather Package 690 690 690  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 645
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460 460 460  
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 230  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230  
Steering-linked headlights 90 90 90  
Xenon HID headlights 460 460    
White turn signals (optional) 0 0    
Interior trim, special color 230 230 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 920 920 920  
Headlight washers 0 0 0  
Executive Package       3,590
Individual Extended Merino Leather       2,345
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 8,650 8,350 7,850 7,150
Options (change) 7,955 7,680 7,220 6,580
Destination 850 850 850 995
Total Price $35,600 $38,300 $44,950 $72,145
Total Invoice $33,622 $35,292 $40,617 $67,775

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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: $32,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,710
Model Year2015201520152017
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$44,950$72,145
Adjustments for Features0-300-225-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$38,000$44,725$68,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$9,125$0
Total Invoice$33,622$35,292$40,617$67,775
Adjustments for Features0-276-203-3,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$35,016$40,414$64,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$6,792$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152017
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
Heated steering wheel   $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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $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$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$4,100$4,400$4,325$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$225$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-203-3,443

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152017
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
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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