Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2016 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCountrymanPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,742 $31,600
Navigation Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation Package 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Proximity key 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,050 375
Options (change) 5,565 300
Destination 850 770
Total Price $42,250 $34,095
Total Invoice $38,157 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,606
Model Year20162012
ModelCountrymanPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,250$34,095
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$34,095
Total Invoice$38,157$32,670
Adjustments for Features-8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,276$32,670

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelCountrymanPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8810

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelCountrymanPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.2 in110.4 in
Length161.7 in191.6 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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