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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: $34,400

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,015

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $2,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,700 $30,400 $36,600 $35,070
Base Invoice $24,865 $28,270 $33,970 $33,667
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Technology Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Fog lights 250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 250 250 250  
Cornering lights 250 250 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300 300  
Active Driving Assistant     1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Technology Package 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460  
Fog lights 230      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690    
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Proximity key 230 230 230  
Cornering lights 230 230 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 460 460 460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275 275  
Active Driving Assistant     920  
Options (change) 6,850 6,300 6,550 0
Options (change) 6,300 5,795 6,025 0
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $34,400 $37,550 $44,000 $35,920
Total Invoice $32,015 $34,915 $40,845 $34,517

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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: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,554
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,400$37,550$44,000$35,920
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,280-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$36,270$41,920$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$8,650$0
Total Invoice$32,015$34,915$40,845$34,517
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,190-1,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,963$33,725$38,914$34,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,762$7,951$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Sunroof, opaque$600$600$600 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Road sign information  $75 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$8,905$9,055$9,855$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,280$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,190-1,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in103.8 in
Length151.1 in167.6 in
Width68.0 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.653.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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