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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: $32,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,405

Mini Convertible Cooper   
Difference: $631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,700 $30,400 $36,600 $30,135
Base Invoice $24,865 $28,270 $33,970 $28,930
Technology Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300 300  
Proximity key 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Active Driving Assistant     1,000  
Driver Assistance Package       1,495
Technology Package 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275 275  
Proximity key 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460  
Active Driving Assistant     920  
Driver Assistance Package       1,286
Options (change) 5,100 4,800 5,800 1,495
Options (change) 4,690 4,415 5,335 1,286
Destination 850 850 850 820
Total Price $32,650 $36,050 $43,250 $32,450
Total Invoice $30,405 $33,535 $40,155 $31,036

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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: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4210hp 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$32,650$36,050$43,250$32,450
Adjustments for Features-230-505-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$35,545$41,195$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$8,775$0
Total Invoice$30,405$33,535$40,155$31,036
Adjustments for Features-214-470-1,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,191$33,065$38,247$31,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,874$8,056$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Hood scoop $100$100 
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 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Road sign information  $75 
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$7,130$7,405$8,955$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$505$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-470-1,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelConvertibleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in103.8 in
Length151.1 in167.5 in
Width68.0 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.652.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested21514%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested21514%

Option Package Details
Mini Convertible John Cooper Works

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested21514%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65070%
Total Not Requested27530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%

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