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Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,200

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,232

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,750 $25,350 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $19,657 $22,897 $23,803 $33,403
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Headlight washers 0      
Xenon HID headlights 500      
Cold Weather Package 750      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 250      
Rear spoiler 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Fog lights 250      
Center armrest(s), second row 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100    
Sport Package   1,000    
Heated front seats   500    
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Headlight washers 0      
Xenon HID headlights 450      
Cold Weather Package 675      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Front sport buckets 225      
Rear spoiler 225      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450    
Proximity key 450 450    
Fog lights 225      
Center armrest(s), second row 225 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90    
Sport Package   900    
Heated front seats   450    
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 8,750 8,350 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 7,875 7,515 5,952 1,651
Destination 700 700 795 795
Total Price $31,200 $34,400 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $28,232 $31,112 $30,550 $35,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,417
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine121hp I4181hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,200$34,400$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,2400-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$33,160$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$0$3,570
Total Invoice$28,232$31,112$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,099-1,1210-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,133$29,991$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,858$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,540$2,300$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,240$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,099-1,1210-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelCountrymanGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.2 in101.5 in
Length161.7 in165.4 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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