Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,650

Mini Convertible Cooper S   
Difference: $425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,850 $33,597
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Convenience Package 500  
Cruise control 250  
Cold Weather Package 500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,000  
Sport Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Heated front seats   225
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Convenience Package 450  
Cruise control 225  
Cold Weather Package 450  
John Cooper Works Package 5,400  
Sport Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,589
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 13,500 2,025
Options (change) 12,150 1,788
Destination 650 690
Total Price $39,550 $38,765
Total Invoice $35,650 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Convertible Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $216
Model Year20082008
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,550$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$38,540
Total Invoice$35,650$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,650$35,866

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelConvertiblePassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in106.7 in
Length143.1 in188.2 in
Width66.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume4.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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