Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,870

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelConvertibleBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,400 $34,950
Base Invoice $22,850 $33,553
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cruise control 250  
Cold Weather Package 500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,000  
Sport Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cruise control 225  
Cold Weather Package 450  
John Cooper Works Package 5,400  
Sport Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 12,750 1,100
Options (change) 11,475 1,056
Destination 650 820
Total Price $38,800 $36,870
Total Invoice $34,975 $35,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,938
Model Year20082016
ModelConvertibleBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine208hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,800$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,800$33,340
Total Invoice$34,975$35,429
Adjustments for Features0-3,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,975$32,037

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelConvertibleBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,392

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelConvertibleBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in100.0 in
Length143.1 in168.4 in
Width66.5 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,317 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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