2010 Mini Cooper U.S. pricing increase
Pricing for the 2010 model year will increase for the entire Mini Cooper range. A combination of higher shipping costs and more standard equipment, including runflat tires, results in a base price bump of $300 to $400 on every MINI model across the board.
The cheapest Mini Cooper in the U.S. now starts at $19,500, or $300 more than the ’09 model. On the other end of the range, the John Cooper Works Mini convertible also gets a $300 bump and starts at $34,700 before options. In between lies the Clubman models, which carries a matching $300 bump to $21,150 to start and maxes out at $31,700.
A list of other changes includes Interchange Yellow replacing Mellow Yellow, fabric on the back of sport seats and some exterior colors available only with certain packages. BMW has decided to completely drop the limited-slip differential option due to low interest.