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Mini Roadster vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,200

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,252

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $5,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsteri3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,100 $29,100 $36,250 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,817 $26,762 $32,547 $42,020
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
White turn signals (optional) 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 700
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Fog lights 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Steering-linked headlights 100 100 100  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
Tera World       2,600
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 230  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Xenon HID headlights 460 460    
White turn signals (optional) 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 645
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Fog lights 320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Steering-linked headlights 90 90 90  
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 920 920 920  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Cold Weather Package 690 690 690  
Tera World       2,390
Options (change) 8,250 7,600 7,100 3,300
Options (change) 7,585 6,990 6,530 3,035
Destination 850 850 850 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,200 $37,550 $44,200 $41,245
Total Invoice $33,252 $34,602 $39,927 $38,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,539
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsteri3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$35,200$37,550$44,200$41,245
Adjustments for Features-255-430-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$37,120$43,845$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$8,900$0
Total Invoice$33,252$34,602$39,927$38,550
Adjustments for Features-241-396-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,011$34,206$39,606$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$6,595$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW i3

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsteri3
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,705$5,630$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$430$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-241-396-3210

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelRoadsteri3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.2 in
Length146.8 in157.4 in
Width66.3 in69.9 in
Height54.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.511.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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