$810 lower median
2012 Hyundai Elantra
All trims
$6,590Median asking price · 257 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,490–$7,995
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2012 Mini Hardtop
VIN
WMWSU3C53CT540416
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $625 above typical price
Placentia, CA
Listed at
$7,400
typical market $6,775 · 70 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop is listed at $7,400 with 73,656 miles in Placentia, CA.
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Sold by GMS Autos
609 W Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
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- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Mini Hardtop
VIN WMWSU3C53CT540416
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Market price range
Based on 70 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 3, 2026This vehicle · $7,400
Below market
$4,789
Typical price
$6,775
Above market
$9,995
This vehicle: $7,400 — $625 above the typical market price ($6,775)
Asking $7,400 · typical market price $6,775 · based on 70 comparable same-build listings.
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NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C53CT540416Engine
1.6L · V4
Horsepower
121
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2012
Made by
BMW AG
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- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Mini Hardtop over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,003 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,992 |
| June 2026 | $7,150 |
| July 2026 | $6,999 |
| August 2026 | $7,400 |
| September 2026 | $8,322 |
| October 2026 | $7,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2012 Mini Hardtop with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 4, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mini Hardtop in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Sentra has the lowest median asking price ($5,864, 170 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($9,495, 332 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Mini Hardtop
All trims · United States
$7,400Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,000 · 120 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$8,495
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 73,656 mi · view VIN
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$1,125 lower median
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$6,275Median asking price · 296 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,980–$7,998
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$1,499 higher median
2012 Honda Civic
All trims
$8,899Median asking price · 1,057 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,999–$10,465
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$1,536 lower median
2012 Nissan Sentra
All trims
$5,864Median asking price · 170 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,900–$6,995
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$2,095 higher median
2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$9,495Median asking price · 332 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,990–$10,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $7,000 | $5,995–$8,495 | 120 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,590 | $5,490–$7,995 | 257 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $6,275 | $4,980–$7,998 | 296 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,899 | $6,999–$10,465 | 1,057 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | $5,864 | $4,900–$6,995 | 170 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $9,495 | $7,990–$10,995 | 332 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1,319 | $40,610 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,646 | $39,053 | 96% | 942 mi |
| 2025 | 371 | $30,385 | 75% | 8,798 mi |
| 2024 | 436 | $26,794 | 66% | 20,477 mi |
| 2023 | 244 | $24,492 | 60% | 31,785 mi |
| 2022 | 154 | $21,840 | 54% | 38,045 mi |
| 2021 | 118 | $19,998 | 49% | 47,787 mi |
| 2020 | 139 | $18,998 | 47% | 51,540 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
