I went to a dealership and was told that custom orders were being taken for the 2013's. So I went to the Mini site, configured my model, but when I went ot Edmunds, they only show the 2012 prices - so I have no current invoice prices, nor are the packages/options necessarily the same. Is there a place to get this info or do I have to put my purchase on hold until Edmunds or ConsumerReports.org get the 2013 prices?

 

You do not have to wait until external sources get pricing information. If they're ordering 2013 models now, the dealers will have 2013 price information. Talk to them.

 

There really weren't many pricing differences from 12 to 13. The MSRP went up $200 but bluetooth/USB is included which used to cost $500 and they added a 2nd Premium Package for $1250 that includes the sunroof, auto wipers, and auto AC.

Everything else AFAIK is identical. Good luck in your quest!

 

The premium package is precisely what I am getting as well as the green park color theme - both not iLon the 12. due wish three was an android or mobile version of this sore so out would be easier to push via my smart phone.

 

That's the #1 reason I'm glad I waited an extra week to get a 13 instead of a 12. I picked the same options and saved myself over $1500

 

is satellite no longer standard...costs $250 now?

 

Yeah. Here's all the changes:

http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/06/...g-and-updates/