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MINI Convertible.

A four-seat convertible suited to warm winters: top down in December, top up in July.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $35K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
27-31 mpg
Fuel economy
4
Seats
161-228 hp
Power

Convertible trims.

Cooper Convertible161 hp open-air entry with the power soft top and new-generation cabin.
Cooper S Convertible201 hp: enough shove to make the top-down drive genuinely quick.
JCW Convertible228 hp and the full JCW chassis: the fastest way to a sunburn.

A MINI Convertible, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$3,020 (8.6%)$619
Las Vegas, NV$2,931 (8.4%)$674
Los Angeles, CA$3,413 (9.8%)$596
Every new MINI carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, plus complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 3 years / 36,000 miles.

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Questions.

How much does the MINI Convertible cost?

The MINI Convertible starts around $35K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the JCW Convertible tops the range.

What trims does the MINI Convertible come in?

Three: Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible, and JCW Convertible.

What gas mileage does the MINI Convertible get?

27-31 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the MINI Convertible have?

4.

Should I lease or buy a MINI Convertible?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.