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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,899

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $2,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,046

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $3,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $19,837 $22,942 $28,930 $34,225
Cruise control 250 250    
Stability control 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,300    
Front sport buckets 300      
Cold Weather Package 300 300    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Xenon HID headlights 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 200 200    
Satellite radio 499 499    
Fog lights 150 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500      
Automatic climate control, front 300 300    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Lighting Package     995  
Cruise control 225 225    
Stability control 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,170 1,170    
Front sport buckets 270      
Cold Weather Package 270 270    
Convenience Package 360 360    
Xenon HID headlights 495 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405 405    
Center armrest(s), front row 180 180    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Fog lights 135 135    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450      
Automatic climate control, front 270 270    
Navigation system 1,530 1,530    
Lighting Package     856  
Options (change) 7,399 6,599 995 0
Options (change) 6,659 5,939 856 0
Destination 550 550 820 820
Total Price $29,899 $32,549 $31,950 $36,470
Total Invoice $27,046 $29,431 $30,606 $35,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4168hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,899$32,549$31,950$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-400-635-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,899$32,149$31,315$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$4,070
Total Invoice$27,046$29,431$30,606$35,045
Adjustments for Features0-362-608-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,046$29,069$29,998$34,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,023$0$4,004

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop $100  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,065$6,300$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$635$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362-608-1,043

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length143.1 in167.5 in
Width66.5 in70.8 in
Height55.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.252.7 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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