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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: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,850 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,147 $33,597
John Cooper Works Package 6,450  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Heated front seats 500 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Aluminum trim 0  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
John Cooper Works Package 5,805  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Automatic headlights 225  
Heated front seats 450 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Aluminum trim 0  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 13,500 2,025
Options (change) 12,150 1,788
Destination 700 690
Total Price $42,050 $38,765
Total Invoice $37,997 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $634
Model Year20112008
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$42,050$38,765
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$38,765
Total Invoice$37,997$36,075
Adjustments for Features-1,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,709$36,075

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2880

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelConvertiblePassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in106.7 in
Length145.6 in188.2 in
Width66.3 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,867 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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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