Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt. Plato's Shadow.
Convertible models cost about $5,000 more than their corresponding two-door models. The base Cooper convertible starts at $25,950, the Cooper S at $29,600, and the John Cooper Works at $35,600. A John Cooper Works Mini with loads of options and features can command a price of over $45,000.
Pricing for the Mini Cooper S trim, which has a perkier engine, start at $25,200. For even friskier performance, Mini also offers the John Cooper Works trim. The MSRP for this trim begins at $31,800 for the two-door hardtop and $36,600 for the convertible. Two other versions of the Mini Cooper are available, both of which have separate reviews.