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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,125

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $218

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,600 $25,200 $31,800 $24,020
Base Invoice $20,170 $23,485 $29,555 $23,058
Technology Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Proximity key 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Fog lights 250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750    
Cornering lights 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler   250    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     0  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Technology Package 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460  
Proximity key 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Fog lights 230      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690    
Cornering lights 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275 275  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920 920  
Rear spoiler   230    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     0  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 5,550 5,550 4,550 2,865
Options (change) 5,105 5,105 4,185 2,435
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $28,000 $31,600 $37,200 $27,735
Total Invoice $26,125 $29,440 $34,590 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,000$31,600$37,200$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-800-675-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$30,800$36,525$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$8,525$0
Total Invoice$26,125$29,440$34,590$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-745-628-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,125$28,695$33,962$26,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$7,837$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,255$5,055$4,930$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$675$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-628-313

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in100.0 in
Length151.1 in168.4 in
Width68.0 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,626 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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