# Mini Cooper S (R50) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mini Cooper S (R50).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mini
- **Model:** Cooper
- **Generation:** R50
- **Production Years:** 2002–2006
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper/r50/cooper-s
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T12:00:13.862Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 2 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 90 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $8,900
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $24,995 – $24,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $24,995

## Active Live Auctions
- **2006 Mini Cooper S JCW** | Current Bid: $4,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Bald Knob, Arkansas 72010 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2006-mini-cooper-s-jcw-0a9ec95d)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **2006 Mini Cooper S JCW** (2006) | Asking: $4,000 | 79,000 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Bald Knob, Arkansas 72010 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2006-mini-cooper-s-jcw-0a9ec95d)
- **2004 Mini Cooper S Monte Carlo Commemorative Mc40** (2004) | Asking: $24,995 | 16,650 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2004-mini-cooper-s-monte-carlo-commemorative-mc40-8a38add3)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 91 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | S | Manual | 33,000 mi | $7,800 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2026 | S | Manual | 58,100 mi | $8,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 9, 2026 | S | Manual | 25,000 mi | $15,750 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 7, 2026 | S | Automatic | 31,000 mi | $6,100 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 7, 2026 | S | Manual | 57,400 mi | $7,600 | Cars & Bids |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 90 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 130 since 2020
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $7,025 – $12,461
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** +18.7% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | $8,503 |
| 2026 | 73 | $9,100 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mini Cooper S (R50)?

Based on 90 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Mini Cooper S (R50) is $8,900. The one verified live listing is asking $24,995.

### How many Mini Cooper S (R50) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 2 verified Mini Cooper S (R50) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Mini Cooper S (R50) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 90 sales of the Mini Cooper S (R50) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Mini Cooper S (R50) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 2003 $7,650 (11 sales); 2004 $7,600 (17 sales); 2005 $7,625 (16 sales); 2006 $10,300 (44 sales).

### Do manual Mini Cooper S (R50) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median manual sale was $9,200 (77 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $7,600 (13 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do Mini Cooper S (R50) cars sell?

Of the 90 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 74 on Bring a Trailer, 15 on Cars & Bids and 1 on Mecum.

### Where does GarageScout's Mini Cooper S (R50) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mini Cooper S (R50) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, PCARMARKET, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [F56](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper/f56), [F66](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper/f66), [R50](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper/r50), [R56](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper/r56)
- **Model:** [All Mini Cooper markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini/cooper)
- **Make:** [All Mini markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mini)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*