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Price Range: $18,550 - $23,900
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Utility
The MINI Cooper will definitely prove more convenient than the typical convertible for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
There's no clear winner between the MINI Cooper and the typical convertible in terms of transporting cargo.
Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical convertible packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI Cooper down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Dimensions
The average convertible is tremendously heavier than the MINI Cooper.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical convertible than the MINI Cooper because of its larger tank.
The MINI Cooper fits in smaller parking spaces than the typical convertible.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI Cooper is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical convertible.
With respect to MSRP, the Cooper costs tremendously less than the typical convertible.
Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the MINI Cooper and the average convertible definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The typical convertible has a larger engine than the MINI Cooper. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
The MINI Cooper could learn a lesson or two from the typical convertible as far as pickup.
Torque equals pickup, and the typical convertible will have picked up and gone by the time the Cooper finally gets moving.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the MINI Cooper offers a bit more head room than the typical convertible, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Cooper offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the typical convertible, there really isn't much of a difference.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical convertible isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.
