$754 lower median
2012 Hyundai Elantra
All trims
$6,226Median asking price · 282 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,197–$7,995
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN
WMWSU3C59CT541473
GOOD DEAL
· $1,300 below typical price
Columbus, OH
Listed at
$5,200
typical market $6,500 · 79 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper is listed at $5,200 with 121,247 miles in Columbus, OH.
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Sold by Real Auto Sales
3475 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN WMWSU3C59CT541473
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Market price range
Based on 79 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 8, 2026This vehicle · $5,200
Below market
$4,646
Typical price
$6,500
Above market
$8,999
This vehicle: $5,200 — $1,300 below the typical market price ($6,500)
Asking $5,200 · typical market price $6,500 · based on 79 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Auto Sales | Columbus, OH 43204 | $5,200 | 121,247 mi | 2026-10-06 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C59CT541473Trim
Cooper
Engine
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 $3 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 | $8,389 |
| October 2026 | $6,995 |
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 9, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mini Hardtop in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has the lowest median asking price ($5,999, 310 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($9,495, 360 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 9, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Mini Hardtop
All trims · United States
$6,980Comparison catalog median · 125 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $5,995–$8,000
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 83,135 mi · view VIN
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$1,015 higher median
2012 Honda FIT
All trims
$7,995Median asking price · 106 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,898–$10,115
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$1,810 higher median
2012 Honda Civic
All trims
$8,790Median asking price · 1,105 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$10,321
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$981 lower median
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$5,999Median asking price · 310 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,800–$7,990
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$2,515 higher median
2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$9,495Median asking price · 360 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 | $6,980 | $5,995–$8,000 | 125 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,226 | $5,197–$7,995 | 282 |
| 2012 Honda FIT All trims | $7,995 | $6,898–$10,115 | 106 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,790 | $6,995–$10,321 | 1,105 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,999 | $4,800–$7,990 | 310 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $9,495 | $7,990–$10,995 | 360 |
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 9, 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 | 1,277 | $40,620 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,876 | $38,790 | 95% | 993 mi |
| 2025 | 361 | $30,126 | 74% | 9,535 mi |
| 2024 | 448 | $26,444 | 65% | 21,196 mi |
| 2023 | 243 | $24,200 | 60% | 32,202 mi |
| 2022 | 150 | $21,942 | 54% | 36,947 mi |
| 2021 | 130 | $19,998 | 49% | 48,787 mi |
| 2020 | 139 | $18,621 | 46% | 51,711 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
