New & Used 2026 MINI Cooper for Sale nearColumbia, SC

Summary

• With 752 currently listed for sale and an average price of $36,535, 37.0% of 2026 MINI Cooper listings on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• 98.1% of 2026 MINI Cooper listings on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2026 MINI Cooper stands out by leaning hard into the brand’s signature mix of style, customization, and playful driving character while adding a more modern cabin and broader equipment than before. MINI says this fourth generation is the most significant transformation for the brand since the original Mini launched in 1959, and the car backs that up with a redesigned interior centered on a 9.4-inch circular OLED display running MINI Operating System 9. That screen handles navigation, media, and vehicle settings, and the cabin also gets eight customizable Experience Modes, MINI’s Spike voice assistant, and a sustainability push that includes knitted fabric, Vescin synthetic leather, and 90% recycled materials in various components.

It also remains very much a MINI in the way it drives and in the way it can be tailored. The U.S. lineup uses turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, with the base Cooper producing 161 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque and the Cooper S making 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft. The John Cooper Works model raises output to 228 horsepower and 280 lb-ft, and MINI says the two-door hardtop reaches 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds while the convertible does it in 6.2 seconds. Buyers also get two-door and four-door hardtops and convertibles, with the four-door offering more rear-seat space and cargo room, though both remain tight by conventional standards. For 2026, MINI further broadened the personalization angle with the John Cooper Works Style package on all S models, more Black Sport Stripes combinations, Digital Key Plus on most models, and a 1965 Victory Edition for the two-door JCW.

That said, the 2026 MINI Cooper still asks buyers to accept some compromises. It is a small car, and even with the added space in the four-door, the cabin is still described as tight. The convertible’s power soft top is a neat feature, fully retracting in 18 seconds at speeds up to 19 mph and even opening partially like a sunroof, but MINI’s emphasis on options means many desirable features are tied to trim or package choices. For shoppers who want a compact car with premium flair, strong customization potential, and a distinctly playful personality, those tradeoffs are part of the appeal.

Other model years to consider

• 2025 MINI Cooper
  • Average price: $30,928
  • Good/great deal percentage: 37.8%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,256
• 2024 MINI Cooper
  • Average price: $28,129
  • Good/great deal percentage: 39.9%
  • User rating: 4 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,059
• 2018 MINI Cooper
  • Average price: $14,387
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 464

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• 2026 BMW 2 Series
  • Average price: $41,678
  • Good/great deal percentage: 39.4%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,278
• 2026 Audi A3
  • Average price: $36,174
  • Good/great deal percentage: 41.8%
  • Total listings: 285
• 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA
  • Average price: $42,724
  • Good/great deal percentage: 38.0%
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This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 5, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.