How much does the 2018 MINI Cooper cost?

The 2018 MINI Cooper has a starting MSRP of $21,600, ranging up to $36,600 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Cooper from $21,600; Cooper S from $25,200; John Cooper Works from $31,800.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 MINI Cooper?

The 2018 MINI Cooper achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 MINI Cooper have?

The 2018 MINI Cooper offers up to 40.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2018 MINI Cooper come in?

The 2018 MINI Cooper is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 MINI Cooper

3 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$21,600 – $36,600

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the MINI Cooper? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on John Cooper Works

Total price (John Cooper Works MSRP)

$21,600

Typical monthly

$428/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 MINI Cooper trims

John Cooper Works
3 configurations
MSRP
$21,600 – $36,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/38
Horsepower
134 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft
Engine
1.5L I3 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
34
Max towing
—
Cooper
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,600 – $26,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/37
Horsepower
134 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft
Engine
1.5L I3 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
40.7
Max towing
—
Cooper S
3 configurations
MSRP
$25,200 – $30,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
Horsepower
189 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
34
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 MINI Cooper trim specifications
Spec	John Cooper Works3 configurations	Cooper2 configurations	Cooper S3 configurations
MSRP	$21,600 – $36,600	$22,600 – $26,700	$25,200 – $30,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	28/38	28/37	23/32
Horsepower	134 hp	134 hp	189 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Engine	1.5L I3 gas	1.5L I3 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	4	5	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	34	40.7	34
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: John Cooper Worksgas
Coopergas
Cooper Sgas
Fuel type: John Cooper Workspremium unleaded (required)
Cooperpremium unleaded (required)
Cooper Spremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: John Cooper WorksI3
CooperI3
Cooper SI4
Displacement: John Cooper Works1.5 L
Cooper1.5 L
Cooper S2 L
Horsepower: John Cooper Works134 hp
Cooper134 hp
Cooper S189 hp
Torque: John Cooper Works162 lb-ft
Cooper162 lb-ft
Cooper S207 lb-ft
Transmission: John Cooper Works6-speed manual
Cooper6-speed manual
Cooper S6-speed manual
Drivetrain: John Cooper Worksfront wheel drive
Cooperfront wheel drive
Cooper Sfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: John Cooper WorksHatchback
CooperHatchback
Cooper SHatchback
Doors: John Cooper Works3
Cooper5
Cooper S3
Seating: John Cooper Works4
Cooper5
Cooper S4
Length: John Cooper Works151.1 in
Cooper157.4 in
Cooper S151.9 in
Width: John Cooper Works68 in
Cooper68 in
Cooper S68 in
Height: John Cooper Works55.7 in
Cooper56.1 in
Cooper S55.7 in
Wheelbase: John Cooper Works98.2 in
Cooper101.1 in
Cooper S98.2 in
Ground clearance: John Cooper Works4.9 in
Cooper5.7 in
Cooper S4.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: John Cooper Works8.7 cu ft
Cooper13.1 cu ft
Cooper S8.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: John Cooper Works34 cu ft
Cooper40.7 cu ft
Cooper S34 cu ft
Max payload: John Cooper Works789 lbs
Cooper775 lbs
Cooper S776 lbs
Curb weight: John Cooper Works2,625 lbs
Cooper2,750 lbs
Cooper S2,785 lbs
Fuel tank: John Cooper Works11.6 gal
Cooper11.6 gal
Cooper S11.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: John Cooper Works32
Cooper32
Cooper S26
City MPG: John Cooper Works28
Cooper28
Cooper S23
Highway MPG: John Cooper Works38
Cooper37
Cooper S32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	John Cooper Works	Cooper	Cooper S
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I3	I3	I4
Displacement	1.5 L	1.5 L	2 L
Horsepower	134 hp	134 hp	189 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	5	3
Seating	4	5	4
Length	151.1 in	157.4 in	151.9 in
Width	68 in	68 in	68 in
Height	55.7 in	56.1 in	55.7 in
Wheelbase	98.2 in	101.1 in	98.2 in
Ground clearance	4.9 in	5.7 in	4.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	8.7 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	8.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	34 cu ft	40.7 cu ft	34 cu ft
Max payload	789 lbs	775 lbs	776 lbs
Curb weight	2,625 lbs	2,750 lbs	2,785 lbs
Fuel tank	11.6 gal	11.6 gal	11.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	32	32	26
City MPG	28	28	23
Highway MPG	38	37	32

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2018 MINI Cooper FAQ

How much does the 2018 MINI Cooper cost?: The 2018 MINI Cooper has a starting MSRP of $21,600, ranging up to $36,600 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Cooper from $21,600; Cooper S from $25,200; John Cooper Works from $31,800.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 MINI Cooper?: The 2018 MINI Cooper achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 MINI Cooper have?: The 2018 MINI Cooper offers up to 40.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2018 MINI Cooper come in?: The 2018 MINI Cooper is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.