Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016

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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: $33,350

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,080

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $31,450
Base Invoice $19,080 $30,193
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Convenience Package 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Stability control 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Convenience Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Navigation system 1,800  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
HD radio 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Stability control 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 11,500 1,100
Options (change) 10,350 1,056
Destination 650 820
Total Price $33,350 $33,370
Total Invoice $30,080 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,323
Model Year20082016
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$33,350$33,370
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$33,370
Total Invoice$30,080$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,746$32,069

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$4,715$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelHardtopBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in100.0 in
Length145.6 in168.4 in
Width66.3 in71.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,104 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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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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