Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

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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: $28,800

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,750 $25,350 $29,970
Base Invoice $19,657 $22,897 $28,772
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    
Fog lights 250    
Proximity key 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Center armrest(s), second row 250 250  
Rear spoiler 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Door sill trim plates     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    
Fog lights 225    
Proximity key 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Center armrest(s), second row 225 225  
Rear spoiler 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 6,350 5,600 240
Options (change) 5,715 5,040 200
Destination 700 700 820
Total Price $28,800 $31,650 $31,030
Total Invoice $26,072 $28,637 $29,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year201220122017
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine121hp I4181hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,800$31,650$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$31,575$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$26,072$28,637$29,792
Adjustments for Features0-68-3,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,072$28,569$26,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,497$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelCountrymanCountrymanGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Steering-linked fog lights  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,740$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-68-3,106

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
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
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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