Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2012 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2016

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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: $39,555

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,845

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $36,835
Base Invoice $25,237 $35,325
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Body kit   1,900
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Automatic headlights 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Proximity key 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 14,650 1,900
Options (change) 13,185 1,700
Destination 700 820
Total Price $43,300 $39,555
Total Invoice $39,122 $37,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,439
Model Year20122016
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$43,300$39,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,300$37,295
Total Invoice$39,122$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,122$35,683

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Features Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelConvertiblePassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top$4000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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$6,590$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Convertible vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelConvertiblePassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.4 in
Length145.6 in191.6 in
Width66.3 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,878 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room39.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume6.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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