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Available Features for the Mini Hardtop
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Hardtop | Hardtop |
| Trim | Cooper | Cooper S |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Homelink. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
| Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||
| Drivetrain | ||
| When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
| Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | ||
| Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||
| Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| In BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter. | ||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | ||
| Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | ||
Option Package Contents
Sport Package
City Pack
Wired Upgrade
Cold Weather Package
City Pack
Wired Upgrade
Sport Package
Cold Weather Package
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