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Toyota Solara vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,050

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,170

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSolaraHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSLE V6CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,155 $21,600 $25,200 $31,800
Base Invoice $24,438 $20,170 $23,485 $29,555
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 184      
Satellite radio 449      
Xenon HID headlights 515      
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   300    
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Universal garage door opener   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Fog lights   250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750 750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300 300
Rear spoiler     250  
Stability control 559      
Floor mats 112      
Satellite radio 359      
Xenon HID headlights 412      
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   275    
Cold Weather Package   690 690 690
Universal garage door opener   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Fog lights   230    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690 690  
Panoramic sunroof   920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275 275
Rear spoiler     230  
Options (change) 1,798 5,600 5,300 4,300
Options (change) 1,442 5,150 4,875 3,955
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $29,673 $28,050 $31,350 $36,950
Total Invoice $26,600 $26,170 $29,210 $34,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSolaraHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSLE V6CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$29,673$28,050$31,350$36,950
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,400-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,673$27,350$29,950$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$8,325
Total Invoice$26,600$26,170$29,210$34,360
Adjustments for Features0-653-1,304-1,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,600$25,517$27,906$33,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,389$7,657

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSolaraHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSLE V6CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,930$5,630$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,400$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-1,304-1,186

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in98.2 in
Length192.5 in151.1 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.834.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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