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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: $30,350

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,380

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $3,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $19,755 $22,850 $28,930 $34,225
Cruise control 250 250    
Stability control 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 250      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Lighting Package     995  
Cruise control 225 225    
Stability control 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Front sport buckets 225      
Cold Weather Package 450 450    
Convenience Package 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Lighting Package     856  
Options (change) 7,750 7,000 995 0
Options (change) 6,975 6,300 856 0
Destination 650 650 820 820
Total Price $30,350 $33,050 $31,950 $36,470
Total Invoice $27,380 $29,800 $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: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,378
Model Year2008200820162016
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$30,350$33,050$31,950$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-325-885-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$32,725$31,065$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0$4,220
Total Invoice$27,380$29,800$30,606$35,045
Adjustments for Features0-293-848-1,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,380$29,507$29,758$33,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,127$0$4,148

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820162016
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
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 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
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$5,965$6,290$6,850$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$885$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293-848-1,139

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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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