I am evaluting purchasing a Mini Cooper S vs a Mazda 3S for my wife. She is leaning towards the Mini. Both cars are in demand right now so there is no discount from the sticker price.
The Mini Cooper S with the #1 premium package is $23,000 + TTL. The Mazda 3S five door with ABS brakes, Side Air Bags, Moonroof and 6 CD is $19,370 + TTL. The Mini has a 6 speed manual, the Mazda has a 5 speed manual.
The Mini requires premium fuel. The Mazda requires regular fuel. The gas milage is the same for both 25 mpg city, 32 mpg road.
13.2 gal tank for the Mini, 14.5 gal tank for the Mazda.The Mini is 55.8 in tall, the Madza is 57.7 in tall. The Mini is 143.9 in long, the Mazda is 176.6 in long. The Mini weighs 2679 lbs, the Mazda weighs 2826 lbs.
The Mazda has an excellent reliability rating from Consumer Reports. The Mini has below average reliability rating from Consumer Reports but an excellent satisfaction rating (does not make sense !).
OK, what now ? How do I make a choice ?
Thanks, Lynn