Mini Cooper S Hardtop: The British Compact Continues To Be In A Class By Itself

Highlights: Maintenance is included for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Over a three year period the Mini is slated to have the highest residual in the premium subcompact segment, according to ALG.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $36,895 (base price $21,300)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; ABS; cornering brake control; electronic brake force distribution; fog lights; a tire pressure monitoring system; and driveway lights; run-flat tires; heated outside mirrors; washer jets; rain sensing wipers; automatic headlights; and a remote keyless entry

Three Subcompacts: What Will They Be Worth In 2017 On The Used Car Market?

Model: 2015 Honda Fit

MSRP: $18,800

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 60% of MSRP ($11,280)

Unique Options: leather, heated seats and moonroof

Source: ALG

Model: 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop

MSRP: $24,450

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 58% of MSRP ($14,181)

New Standout Feature: Model stretched 4.5" and BMW iDrive Sysem

Source: ALG

Model: 2014 Ford Fiesta

MSRP: $18,750

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 48% of MSRP ($9,000)

Standout Features: Updated both visually and mechanically

Source: ALG