S3 vs Cooper

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi S3
Audi

S3

Price from $52,000
Monthly payment $605
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MINI Cooper
MINI

Cooper

Price from $29,500
Monthly payment $343
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Specifications

  S3 Cooper
Manufacturer Audi MINI
Starting price $52,000 $29,500
Monthly payment $605 $343
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 26.0 mpg 32.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 346 g/mi 274 g/mi–291 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi S3 and MINI Cooper suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

S3 starts at $52,000; Cooper starts at $29,500. The difference is $22,500, making Cooper about 43% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: S3 — $605; Cooper — $343. The difference is $262 per month, with Cooper lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is S3 — 26.0 mpg; Cooper — 32.0 mpg. Cooper uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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