MINI USA Coupe Options & Package Pricing
Last month we both drove the MINI Coupe and gave you initial pricing the US and worldwide. Today we bring you the details. After the break is the full run-down on pricing on every option and package for the MINI Coupe Cooper, Cooper S and JCW models. Remember this is only pertinent for the US market. For all other markets check individual Country’s MINI websites.
MINI USA Coupe Pricing (PDF)
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<p>What’s this Laguna Green Metallic found in the MINI Yours Soda exterior package?</p>
<p>A gorgeous metallic turquoise green that is part of the MINI Yours collection. It looks especially nice when paired with black.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if I’m reading it right, but it appears it’s a restricted color available only on cooper and cooper S models.</p>
<p>I just finished reading the PDF file and I’m trying to get an understanding of the exterior color choices for the JCW Coupe. Â Can anyone tell me what the choices will be?; it doesn’t seem to be clear from this article.</p>
<p>Just one additional question to Gabe; since I will be getting the JCW it would seem that the logical roof color choice would be to get ChiliRed; assuming I make that choice in color first, what body color choices would simply not be an option with a red roof?</p>
<p>Correct me if I am wrong but the only color that will not go with a red roof is chili red. My understanding is that all coupes must have a contrasting roof color. The only body color that does not require a contrasting roof is midnight black. That is what I selected.</p>
<p>There is a live builder site on mini.it (Italian) mini site</p>
<p>Just got back from the dealership ordering our jcw coupe. Laguna green is quite cool and that is were we are headed.</p>
<p>What was the deciding factor in your decision to purchase one?</p>
<p>Well for me it was tough to give up the 06 R53 to even begin and having a lot of reservations about the gain in weight and being basically just window dressing on the standard jcw. Figured with some after market tlc I will get it to a happy place though. I adore the styling and we have no need for backseats so it seemed like a perfect counter point to our GP.</p>
<p>I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts once you’ve taken delivery. What roof color did you decide? BTW, thanks for posting up those shots of Laguna green. I don’t know how I forgot about that color but it’s always been a favorite of mine on the e36.</p>
<p>Hi JonPD: If I read you correctly, you are giving up your ’06 GP for the Coupe. This must have been a very difficult decision for anyone fortunate enough to have one of MINI’s finest ever creations.</p>
<p>Hey Harry and Versus</p>
<p>I am not getting rid of the GP Harry, we also have a Black Eyed Purple 06 S that is being traded in for this new Coupe. I doubt the GP is likely to ever leave my house, while it may become collectible to me the GP is likely to be the same thing as the E30 M3 in the many years to come. While not the most powerful or fastest still something special to the brand for the overall driving feel.</p>
<p>I am going with a silver roof with silver sport stripes. Figure having this next to the GP is likely to make for a great looking garage heh. I sent Gabe the color samples I got and would expect for them to hit MF soon. I will have a image of the coupe soon with this color combo and will get it on the web and share it.</p>
<p>Congratulations! I’m pleased to learn that you are not ready to give up your
prized GP. You are certainly a dyed-in-the-wool MINI enthusiast. I totally
concur with your E30 assessment. I once owned an E30 with the magnificent
4-cylinder Nelson Piquet/Formula One derivative engine. I’ll never forget
the valve covers with the beautiful Motorsport script — much nicer than
the M POWER design that followed. I had my sights on the Evolution version
that remained unavailable in the U.S. Fortunately, I was able to partially
make up for the shortfall with numerous Alpina upgrades, not to mention
Pirellis on 3-piece polished BBS wheels, Recaros, and a genuine racing M1
IMSA steering wheel. Only thing missing was a set of centerlock hubs! I
think you’re in for a thrill with the new Coupe. Happy Motoring!</p>
<p>Jon, congrats! Was is it a JCW or S that you ordered?</p>
<p>jcw</p>
<p>Where can I see the Laguna Green Metallic color?</p>
<p>The dealerships should be getting the color samples soon.
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<p>To my eye its pretty close to a teal green that Austin ProDrive used once on one of their race cars.</p>
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<p>Sorry for the spam but think this is just about the same laguna green used on the old E36 BMWs, maybe a hair lighter.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the pics. Very nice color.</p>
<p>Ok guys here is a weak example of the car we are looking at, minus of course the challenge spoke wheels (I already have plans here that I will share in the future. Of course this image is fairly flat compared to the metallic flake Laguna as I cannot replicate the dark and bright greens it throws. I used the color chip and averaged out the multiple flakes to get this and its pretty close to the base pigment minus the flake.</p>
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<p>Looks like MINI changed its mind about throwing in the park distance control for free on the Coupe. (Wonder whether this was motivated by a desire to push more tech packages.)</p>
<p>Can’t wait to play on the configurator. Any word when it will go live for the Coupe?</p>
<p>Placed my order this morning. Black on Black JCW.</p>
<p>Midnight black on black should look good Jim, did you manage to keep yours under 40k?</p>
<p>yes but there are several things to be put on at the dealer that will push it over.</p>
<p>Ditto</p>
<p>Talking $40k+ for a MINI may be approaching critical mass for many consumers. In a similar vein, talking $50k+ for a  1 series BMW M car may also be a deterrent for many and/or serve to open the door to consider other vehicles offering greater value. Of course, emotional decisions usually have free rein and are often accompanied by buyer’s regret. And undoubtedly, there will be buyers that have little regard for price to satisfy their desire. I suppose in the final analysis, “if you think it’s worth it, it’s worth it.  I say “Cooper Coupers” viva la difference and enjoy! </p>
<p>Wondering if someone could help me locate the list of exterior colors for the JCW Coupe. Â Thanks.</p>
<p>I sent Gabe the spreadsheet I got and would expect to see it hit MF soon.</p>
<p>For less than $30k one can own the keys to a very attractive looking Volvo C30 and have the option of spending a portion of the $10k savings on after-market upgrades and enjoy the rest on the “poison” of their choice. </p>
<p>The C30 is a very distinctive looking hatchback that (in stock trim) may not offer the performance of the JCW MINI, but it nevertheless makes for a beautiful ride, offers respectable economy, and appears to be well crafted. It also enjoys very high safety ratings that will keep insurance premiums lower than MINI rates.</p>
<p>Saying that the C30 “may not offer the performance of the JCW MINI” is the understatement of the year. Â It doesn’t even offer the performance of the MINI Cooper (without an S). Â Oh, it might beat the Cooper in a straight line, but it’s got all the thrills of driving a minivan. Â Seriously, one of the lamest drives I’ve ever had, outside of the Prius. Â Why even bring such a car up in the context of MINI’s roadster?</p>
<p>Granted, out of the box, it is an understatement, but given available
after-market tuner upgrades, the C30’s muscle can be enhanced dramatically
and transform the otherwise pedestrian powered transporter into an
thoroughbred performance road car. BSR of Sweden does a remarkable job on
Volvo. That said, no comparison was made with the MINI Roadster. The
comparison was with the Coupe featured in the article. Aside from the
performance, the C30 looks stellar from every angle and has earned design
recognition in many industrial/automotive design publications. $10,000 is a
large chunk of change to pocket even it entails compromise.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the decision is entirely subjective. To some, paying $40k+ for a
MINI is acceptable. For others it’s outrageous. Dollar-for-dollar the under
$30k C30 hatchback represents a very stylish, well-built alternative with
the value added benefit of lower insurance premiums — particularly when
compared to the JCW.</p>
<p>Clearly when I said “roadster” I was colloquially referring to both the soft- and hard-top version of the MINI. Â Substituting the C30 for either of these MINIs is equally absurd, your pedantic attempts to evade the issue notwithstanding.</p>
<p>The C30 is a largish soccer-mom grocery-getter which bears no resemblance to even the MINI hatchback – the Clubman would be the comparable MINI offering, and the C30 is still a whole foot longer than the Clubman, as well as being wider and taller. Â The only possible reason for your failed attempt to offer the C30 as a substitute for the Coupe instead of for the Clubman is to draw a false price comparison, since the Clubman in S form is only $800 more than the Volvo.</p>
<p>No one who is serious about wanting a 2-seater would find the C30 a relevant substitute, and for someone who was interested in a performance car that size, there are FAR better options, including the Clubman, as well as the Audi A3, VW GTI, and Subaru WRX, any of which is a superior choice to the Volvo. Â It is nonsensical to buy a Volvo with the hope of dropping $10,000 of aftermarket into it in an effort to get it up to the standards of a stock GTI. Â The Volvo, with its awkward porthole of a hatch opening, is not even a practical car in comparison to the others. Â In short, it is a car that is long on style and short on substance. Â </p>
<p>None of those cars, though, regardless of their merits, are relevant to the MINI roadster or coupe as head to head competitors. Â The Audi TT, Mazda Miata, Porsche Boxter and Cayman, and other such two-seaters are the only comparable cars. Â And most of these are considerably more expensive than even the loaded MINIs you are attempting to use as evidence of MINIs supposed unaffordability.</p>
<p>It may be clear to you, but for most knowledgeable automobile enthusiasts a
“roadster” is an <em>open top</em> automobile with two seats and two doors i.e., a
sports car. You might even get away with calling it a two-door convertible
or a “spider.” A “coupe,” on the other hand, generally refers to a two-door
<em>hardtop</em>. Obviously the MINI Coupe and the MINI Roadster are distinctly
different vehicles and easily recognized by most.</p>
<p>In terms of a C30 being a “soccer mom” transporter, your argument is
incredulous and does not merit further comment.</p>
<p>With the exception of the GTI hatch, all of the cars you mention comprise an
entirely different category having nothing in common with the MINI hatch or
the C30 hatch. They are sports cars, and most are also RWD. The MINI hatch
is neither RWD or a sports car and therefore to draw a comparison to
Porsches and TTs is truly absurd.</p>
<p>The new MINI Coupe and Roadster may well qualify as FWD sports cars, but
they are certainly not comparable to a Lotus, Porsche, or any number of
exotic sports cars. They may well succeed to carve a new niche that may very
well prompt other manufacturers to create their versions of the MINI. Who
knows, we may see Austin Healey Sprites, MG Midgets, and Triumph Spitfires
rise from the ashes … and wouldn’t that be great! Triumph motorcycles are
back. Could Spitfires be next? Hope so.</p>
<p>MINI is a wonderful automobile, and one that I adore, but my adoration is
tempered by rampant growth in scale and price while losing sight of
tradition.</p>
<p>You need to get your facts straight.</p>
<p>The Audi A3 is neither rear-wheel drive nor a sports car, and the Subaru WRX (also not rear-wheel drive: AWD, yes, which is not at all the same as RWD) is no more of a sports car than the Audi, GTI or Clubman. Â Your attempt to say that the C30 is most similar to the MINI Coupe of all these cars because both have front wheel drive is laughable. Â It doesn’t take anything but common sense to see that the A3, GTI, WRX, Clubman and C30 are all far more like each other than they are like a 2-seater MINI… regardless of their powertrain. Â (And as it is, NONE of them are rear-wheel drive cars, as you claim).</p>
<p>Once again, your pedantic lecture on my lazy use of the word “roadster” to refer to both of the two-seater MINIs is merely your attempt to evade the issue, which is that the C30 is a RIDICULOUS car to compare the MINI coupe and roadster to. Â As already stated, the C30 is substantially larger than even the Clubman. Â In fact, on second glance, it’s actually even half a foot longer than the Countryman. Â It has 4 seats. Â It does not have a sporting feel when driving it. Â It truly has nothing in common with the MINIs in question other than being front wheel drive, thus your absurd attempt to make that the sole criteria by which one judges automobiles and categorizes them.</p>
<p>Finally, the  Porsche Boxster is by no means an “exotic” sports car, and while it has numerous differences to the MINI roadster, it’s a much more reasonable comparison than the nearly crossover-SUV-sized C30.  Starting at $48,000 it is quite expensive, but it’s certainly within reach of someone who can afford to drop 40k on a MINI.  I never mentioned the Lotus at all.  </p>
<p>I did not compare the Boxster and TT to the MINI hatch, nor to the C30. Â Quite the contrary, I made a point of stating that these are amongst the cars to which one should compare the two seater MINIs, not the C30. Â That you would claim otherwise suggests that your reading comprehension is not up to the task, or that you are being deliberately dishonest.</p>
<p>In any event, once again, you are just plain wrong about the TT. Â It is not a rear-wheel drive car, it is quattro (AWD).</p>
<p>It seems your incredulous arguments and protracted refutations are failing
miserably to lend credibility to your agenda. Perhaps you should consider
taking your own advice about “facts” since your prosaic diatribe fails to
present any that are valid. Suffice it to say, that resuscitating your lame
and/or dead body of non-evidence would be an exercise in futility and
absurdity.</p>
<p>FYI — I am well versed on both the VW 4 Motion and Audi Quattro AWD
systems. The A3 comes standard with FWD and optional Quattro.</p>
<p>Look — we live in a free country. You are constitutionally guaranteed
freedom of expression. Rejoice and do us all a favor by please trying your
best to refrain from expressing such inane banter that only succeeds to
underscore your limited capacity to make sense. Next time please try to at
least remain on point and coherent. Mixing coconuts and mangoes takes skill
best reserved for licensed mixologists. Please seek to improve your
comprehension skill before exhorting your incredulous/non-germane
refutations. Enjoy the bliss that ignorance provides. It’s free and enjoyed
by many.</p>
<p>Your incomprehensible, childish ranting only serves to point out that you don’t have a single fact on your side.</p>
<p>If ignorance is bliss you must be a very happy person. Cheers!</p>
<p>Your incomprehensible, childish ranting only serves to point out that you don’t have a single fact on your side.</p>
<p>I have to agree with minipuma – comparing the volvo to a mini is ridiculous. Very different car with a very different purpose.</p>
<p>I glad you agree, but unfortunately your agreements are ill-founded since
the premise is false. In four words: No comparison was made. I used the C30
as an cost-saving alternative to a $40k+ MINI JCW COUPE. I did not suggest
that it’s performance was commensurate. All of that drivel was interjected
by the commentator. My final statement — Enjoy your MINI. It’s a fantastic
car!</p>
<p>Why not suggest a kia? Then you could save $25k. As long as all you are doing is suggesting a cost saving alternative… </p>
<p>Just saying…</p>
<p>In answer to your question, a couple of reasons immediately come to mind: 1)
KIA is not European; 2) KIA (in my opinion) models do not look nearly as
distinctive as the C30 hatchback. I could have also chosen a European Smart
car, but did not for obvious reasons.</p>
<p>My suggestion was not to present an exhaustive catalog of alternative
vehicles, it was simply to suggest “a particular” — sub $30k — European
car that I happen to think offers remarkably distinctive design and
hatchback utility.</p>
<p>Obviously, there are many vehicles, the Volkswagen Golf perhaps being the
best choice based on performance criteria. And to be more specific, a
pre-owned R32. Since there was no performance parallel stated or implied, I
elected to use the C30 as an example. What I did state is that there are
tuning options available designed to significantly boost performance similar
to those once offered for the Saab Turbo.</p>
<p>The connections you make and conclusions you draw are truly mysterious. </p>
<p>Now now boys…play nice. Â While the banter has been an entertaining exercise in “lexicon” flexing, no one likes to see these things devolve into insults. Â Lest we forget that “we’re better than this.”</p>
<p>Hoover, </p>
<p>I, for one, concur wholeheartedly. We are not politicians, we are, for the most part, MINI motorers that know the difference between a cheap shot and intelligent civility. Thanks for stepping into the amusing “fray.” At least it’s a dramatic change of pace. Don’t think it will win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, but it may have succeeded to provide a few laughs. Hope so!</p>
<p>Congratulations to all who’ve made the leap of faith and placed an order. For the rest of us… our vicariously led lives continue.</p>
<p>Rear wing is quite sexy going down like an innocent child. Although the whole Mini is a baby.</p>
<p>Well, the photos in the gallery do confirm that the coupe has turned out lovely. The interior looks cozy and special and sporting, the way the Honda CRX Si was once upon a time (but with far nicer materials, of course). Looking forward to seeing one in person at the local dealer, especially those fitted with the JCW bodykit. A very sporting looking MINI with the kind of dynamic looks and stance to make me forget every other R56 variant that came before it. I like the looks of this car very much – and partly because of rather than in spite of the odd roof profile. Congratulations to those ordering one (JonPD)!</p>
<p>Thanks goat, now only if MINI did not throw me a curve ball on the Laguna Green.</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that. I thought that might be the case when I posted earlier in this thread. I’m sure you’re not the only one that’s hoping it’s a typo.</p>
<p>Saw it in person at Main Line Mini yesterday. Its a beauty! Roofline doesnt bother me a bit. Pictures dont do it justice.</p>
<p>I’m having difficulty deciding on the exterior color when I order the JCW Mini Coupe. Â The first color choice I believe has already been decided; if one decides to get the JCW I don’t see how anyone chooses not to get the Chili Red Roof. Â Then the next question would be what are the “best” colors that would look good with the red roof. Â I know it’s all subjective but my initial thoughts are that light colors like silver or white would look best with the red roof. Â I’m interested to hear what others have to say.</p>
<p>Silver, or I guess as it is called “White Silver” would go nicely with a red top. I think that’s the color from the press photos.</p>
<p>Would agree that the lighter colors would look the best with a red roof. For me I was less interested in the red roof as it really only works on a white silver body and I expect this to be a very popular choice.</p>
<p>Black would look good with a red roof IMO. Add some red mirror caps and I think it would look great!</p>
<p>Have put together my order with options & submitted to my dealer for the JCW Coupe in Spice Orange with black roof, & black Challenge Spoke wheels. Will be using my ’08 MCS hatch as trade. With diligent disgression on my options order I can keep the bottom line (excluding taxes, titling etc) a bit below 40K….nearly twice what I paid for my 1st house back in 1971!!! I expect my JCW coupe will be more fun than a 3 BR 1 bath rambler!!! Was told by my dealer than the builds for JCW coupes may not start until Sep while the base & S models could begin earlier. So, at the earliest,  I expect it could be toward mid Oct before I see my Coupe in the flesh!!…a ‘long’ 3 months from now!! </p>
<p>Have put together my order with options & submitted to my dealer for the JCW Coupe in Spice Orange with black roof, & black Challenge Spoke wheels. Will be using my ’08 MCS hatch as trade. With diligent disgression on my options order I can keep the bottom line (excluding taxes, titling etc) a bit below 40K….nearly twice what I paid for my 1st house back in 1971!!! I expect my JCW coupe will be more fun than a 3 BR 1 bath rambler!!! Was told by my dealer than the builds for JCW coupes may not start until Sep while the base & S models could begin earlier. So, at the earliest,  I expect it could be toward mid Oct before I see my Coupe in the flesh!!…a ‘long’ 3 months from now!! </p>
<p>I got confirmation today about one thing with the 2012 PDF. While we got the aero kit the jcw lost the jcw black/anthracite instrument dash as standard equipment with the 2011 jcw cars. Its now a $1000 option on all version of the Coupe.</p>
<p>No moonroof available.</p>
<p>Ordered mine today as well! S in white silver with the slightly darker silver roof and mirror caps. Brought it in under 29k with all the “stuff” I wanted. Week 36 build and delivery beginning of October to Massachusetts. 1st coupe ordered at the dealership. Looking forward to a LOT of fun! Had hoped to get body and roof in same color, but no go. I’m not a black roof guy, so I am hopeful the two shades of silver will look great!</p>
<p>My finial config, while not the color I wanted it should work. Used the Italian MINI site to configure the Coupe. 2012 jcw Cooper Coupe, done in Lighting Blue with a silver roof and black headlight housing.</p>
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<p>I reserved one in ATL in mid-June … I was the first to put down $$ before pricing was confirmed. I just went today to turn in my selections. I’m getting the S in Silver white with a black roof and JCW areo package, satellite gray lounge leather seats, connected, and most other features. I can’t wait.</p>
<p>My dealer said they will not get brochures until September but they are only making a total of 7,500 for the US market over the 4 year limited production of the coupe… 7,500 total. They have already presold the 10 slots they have at the dealer thru December…. If you want one and haven’t reserved one yet you better hurry!</p>