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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: $32,150

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,087

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $25,450
Base Invoice $20,872 $24,433
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Proximity key 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 8,350 7,025
Options (change) 7,515 6,744
Destination 700 820
Total Price $32,150 $33,295
Total Invoice $29,087 $31,997

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,154
Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$32,150$33,295
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,295
Total Invoice$29,087$31,997
Adjustments for Features-2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,843$31,997

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper SR-Line
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$3,915$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2440

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
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 Weight2,723 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335065%
Total Not Requested177535%

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