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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,977

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,850 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,147 $33,207
Cold Weather Package 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
John Cooper Works Package 6,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Proximity key 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
John Cooper Works Package 5,805  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Proximity key 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Options (change) 12,450 0
Options (change) 11,205 0
Destination 700 770
Total Price $41,000 $35,360
Total Invoice $37,052 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,096
Model Year20112012
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,000$35,360
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,810$35,360
Total Invoice$37,052$33,977
Adjustments for Features-1,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,073$33,977

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9790

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See a complete comparison of Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length145.6 in165.4 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,867 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.046.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested29085%
Total Not Requested5015%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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