Mini recently revealed its new 2012 Roadster, a convertible version of its rakish Coupe, and now it has announced pricing. The base Cooper Roadster starts at a fairly reasonable $25,050. Next up is the turbocharged Cooper S, which rings in at a pricey $28,050. Finally, the range-topping John Cooper Works version will set you back an eye-watering $35,200. Those prices are between $2750 and $3300 more than an equivalent Mini Coupe.
The two-seat Roadster’s pricing is actually $600 cheaper in each spec than the Mini Convertible (which has two vestigial rear seats); we’d have expected it to cost more, given that Mini charges between a $1300 and $1800 premium for a Coupe over the standard Hardtop. Plus, the Roadster looks way cooler than the conventional Mini Convertible, so we’ll award points for avoiding a style tax. It must be noted, however, that a 412-hp, rear-drive 2012 Ford Mustang GT convertible costs just $305 more than the 208-horse JCW. If you prefer your top-down motor to be tiny and front-wheel drive, though, your first opportunity to purchase a 2012 Mini Roadster will be in February.
