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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,115

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $584

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,366

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelConvertibleConvertibleNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $19,837 $22,942 $22,031 $24,446
Stability control 500 500    
Cold Weather Package 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200 200    
Cruise control 250 250    
Satellite radio 499 499    
Heated front seats     225  
Stability control 450 450    
Cold Weather Package 270 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180 180    
Cruise control 225 225    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Heated front seats     199  
Options (change) 2,199 2,199 225 0
Options (change) 1,979 1,979 199 0
Destination 550 550 650 640
Total Price $24,699 $28,149 $24,115 $26,380
Total Invoice $22,366 $25,471 $22,880 $25,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $686
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelConvertibleConvertibleNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine115hp I4168hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,699$28,149$24,115$26,380
Adjustments for Features-190-5900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,509$27,559$24,115$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$715
Total Invoice$22,366$25,471$22,880$25,086
Adjustments for Features-172-5340-1,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,194$24,937$22,880$23,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,743$0$732

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelConvertibleConvertibleNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,190$1,590$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$590$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-172-5340-1,474

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelConvertibleNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in98.8 in
Length143.1 in161.1 in
Width66.5 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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