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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: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $19,080 $22,459
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Stability control 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 1,000
Navigation system 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Convenience Package 1,350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Stability control 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 860
Navigation system 1,800  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 10,750 6,700
Options (change) 9,675 6,332
Destination 650 770
Total Price $32,600 $30,865
Total Invoice $29,405 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$32,600$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$30,865
Total Invoice$29,405$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,854$29,561

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,790$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5510

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in99.9 in
Length145.6 in168.4 in
Width66.3 in71.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		24.0 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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