Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2012

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,900 $23,395
Base Invoice $18,892 $22,459
Cold Weather Package 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300  
Cruise control 250  
John Cooper Works Package 6,300  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Navigation system 1,700  
Satellite radio 499  
Center armrest(s), front row 200  
Panoramic sunroof 850  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cold Weather Package 270  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170  
Cruise control 225  
John Cooper Works Package 5,355  
Sport Package 1,260  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Navigation system 1,530  
Satellite radio 449  
Center armrest(s), front row 180  
Panoramic sunroof 765  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 13,249 6,700
Options (change) 11,609 6,332
Destination 550 770
Total Price $34,699 $30,865
Total Invoice $31,051 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine207hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,699$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,699$30,535
Total Invoice$31,051$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,051$29,245

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in99.9 in
Length143.1 in168.4 in
Width66.5 in71.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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