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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,295

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,060

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper Workss Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $22,900
Base Invoice $32,547 $21,901
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 200
Proximity key 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Tech Package   1,400
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 160
Proximity key 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated front seats 460  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Tech Package   1,204
Options (change) 6,450 1,600
Options (change) 5,930 1,364
Destination 850 795
Total Price $43,550 $25,295
Total Invoice $39,327 $24,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,186
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper Workss Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,550$25,295
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$25,295
Total Invoice$39,327$24,060
Adjustments for Features-2,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$24,060

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMazda3
TrimJohn Cooper Workss Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,980$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in103.9 in
Length146.8 in180.9 in
Width66.3 in69.1 in
Height54.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft311.8 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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