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Side-by-side guide

Mini 40 vs Casita ADU

Mini 40 and Casita ADU are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

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Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecMini 40Casita ADU
Starting price$85,000$105,000
Square feet480 sq ft312 sq ft
Bedrooms2N/A
BathroomsN/A3
Sleeps42
LoftN/AN/A
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationTrailerOn Wheels
BuilderMinimalisteMovable Roots

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Mini 40 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You want more overall living space.
  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.

Choose Casita ADU if:

  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You prefer the on wheels setup.
Mini 40

$85,000

Mini 40

Minimaliste

480 sq ft2 bdSleeps 4
Casita ADU

$105,000

Casita ADU

Movable Roots

312 sq ft3 baSleeps 2

Key differences

  • Mini 40 starts about $20,000 lower than Casita ADU.
  • Mini 40 offers roughly 168 more square feet than Casita ADU.
  • Mini 40 and Casita ADU come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Mini 40

Mini 40 Pros

  • • Lower starting price by about $20,000.
  • • More interior space, with roughly 168 sq ft more room.
  • • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.

Mini 40 Cons

  • • Uses a different foundation setup, which may change how it fits your site or delivery plan.
  • • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Casita ADU

Casita ADU Pros

  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Casita ADU Cons

  • • Higher starting price by about $20,000.
  • • Less interior space, with roughly 168 sq ft less room.
  • • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Mini 40 is built by Minimaliste, while Casita ADU comes from Movable Roots. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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