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MINI Cooper.

The icon, fully redesigned: 2-door and 4-door hardtops with a minimalist cabin built around a circular OLED screen. Still the most fun you can have at this price.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $29K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
28-32 mpg
Fuel economy
4-5
Seats
161-228 hp
Power

Cooper trims.

CooperThe entry point: 161 hp turbo, the full new-generation cabin, classic 2-door proportions.
Cooper 4-DoorSame character with two extra doors and easier back-seat access for daily duty.
Cooper SThe mid trim: 201 hp, quicker steering feel, mid-6-second 0-60.
Cooper S 4-DoorThe 201 hp punch in the practical body.
John Cooper WorksThe hot hatch: 228 hp, sport suspension, big brakes, JCW styling inside and out.

A MINI Cooper, 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$2,522 (8.7%)$519
Las Vegas, NV$2,429 (8.4%)$569
Los Angeles, CA$2,828 (9.8%)$491
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 Cooper cost?

The MINI Cooper starts around $29K, 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 John Cooper Works tops the range.

What trims does the MINI Cooper come in?

Five: Cooper, Cooper 4-Door, Cooper S, Cooper S 4-Door, and John Cooper Works.

What gas mileage does the MINI Cooper get?

28-32 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the MINI Cooper have?

4-5.

Should I lease or buy a MINI Cooper?

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.