Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2015 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,200

Mini Roadster John Cooper Works   
Difference: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,007

Mini Roadster John Cooper Works   
Difference: $15,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadster5-Series
TrimJohn Cooper Works535i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $52,500
Base Invoice $32,547 $48,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 550
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 350
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Proximity key 500 1,000
Cold Weather Package 750  
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
6-speed manual   0
Technology Package   1,850
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 500
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 320
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685
Proximity key 460 910
Cold Weather Package 690  
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
6-speed manual   0
Technology Package   1,685
Options (change) 6,100 5,250
Options (change) 5,610 4,785
Destination 850 895
Total Price $43,200 $58,645
Total Invoice $39,007 $54,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,400
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadster5-Series
TrimJohn Cooper Works535i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,200$58,645
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,200$57,830
Total Invoice$39,007$54,160
Adjustments for Features0-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,007$53,407

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadster5-Series
TrimJohn Cooper Works535i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in116.9 in
Length146.8 in193.1 in
Width66.3 in73.2 in
Height54.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.4,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft318.4 ft3

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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%
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 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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