$3,761 lower median
2012 Hyundai Elantra
All trims
$6,216Median asking price · 271 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,244–$7,995
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN
WMWSU3C51CT254466
ABOVE MARKET
· $3,378 above typical price
Northport, AL
Listed at
$9,977
typical market $6,599 · 73 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper is listed at $9,977 with 90,102 miles in Northport, AL.
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Sold by Contemporary Automotive
Northport, AL 35475
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN WMWSU3C51CT254466
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Market price range
Based on 73 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 5, 2026This vehicle · $9,977
Below market
$4,716
Typical price
$6,599
Above market
$8,998
This vehicle: $9,977 — above the market range (typical price $6,599)
Asking $9,977 · typical market price $6,599 · based on 73 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Oct 6, 2023 · $9,977
Oct 6, 2026 · $9,977
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WMWSU3C51CT254466, spanning 3 years.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Automotive | Northport, AL 35475 | $9,977 | 90,102 mi | 2026-10-06 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Automotive | Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 | $9,977 | 90,102 mi | 2026-09-02 | 25 d ago |
| Contemporary Automotive | Northport, AL 35476 | $9,977 | 90,102 mi | 2026-08-27 | 25 d ago |
| McKinnon Toyota | Clanton, AL 35046 | $10,350 | 95,646 mi | 2023-05-27 | 1215 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C51CT254466Trim
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 $473 in that span.
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Jun
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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 | $7,465 |
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 7, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mini Hardtop in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 306 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($9,425, 347 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 7, 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
$9,977Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 123 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$8,448
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$1,857 lower median
2012 Honda FIT
All trims
$8,120Median asking price · 108 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,950–$10,153
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$1,182 lower median
2012 Honda Civic
All trims
$8,795Median asking price · 1,080 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$10,250
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$3,982 lower median
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 306 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,800–$7,988
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$552 lower median
2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$9,425Median asking price · 347 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,985–$10,991
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $6,995 | $5,995–$8,448 | 123 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,216 | $5,244–$7,995 | 271 |
| 2012 Honda FIT All trims | $8,120 | $6,950–$10,153 | 108 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,795 | $6,995–$10,250 | 1,080 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,995 | $4,800–$7,988 | 306 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $9,425 | $7,985–$10,991 | 347 |
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 7, 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 | 1,231 | $40,730 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,920 | $38,789 | 95% | 945 mi |
| 2025 | 360 | $30,126 | 74% | 9,479 mi |
| 2024 | 441 | $26,395 | 65% | 20,893 mi |
| 2023 | 255 | $23,998 | 59% | 33,098 mi |
| 2022 | 150 | $21,895 | 54% | 37,128 mi |
| 2021 | 124 | $19,998 | 49% | 48,768 mi |
| 2020 | 137 | $18,994 | 47% | 51,178 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
