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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: $29,500

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,702

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $3,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,750 $25,350 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $19,657 $22,897 $28,171 $29,131
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250    
Automatic headlights 250 250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Front sport buckets 250      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
Steering-linked headlights 100 100    
White turn signals (optional) 100 100    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Fog lights 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 250      
Proximity key 500 500    
Center armrest(s), second row 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225    
Automatic headlights 225 225    
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Front sport buckets 225      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
Steering-linked headlights 90 90    
White turn signals (optional) 90 90    
Heated front seats 450 450    
Fog lights 225      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler 225      
Proximity key 450 450    
Center armrest(s), second row 225 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 7,050 6,300 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 6,345 5,670 1,056 1,056
Destination 700 700 820 820
Total Price $29,500 $32,350 $31,400 $32,400
Total Invoice $26,702 $29,267 $30,047 $31,007

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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: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine121hp I4181hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,500$32,350$31,400$32,400
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,785-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$32,275$29,615$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$2,050
Total Invoice$26,702$29,267$30,047$31,007
Adjustments for Features0-68-1,708-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,702$29,199$28,339$30,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,497$0$1,965

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper S1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,515$3,225$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,785$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-68-1,708-703

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelCountrymanGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.2 in103.5 in
Length161.7 in179.6 in
Width70.4 in70.8 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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