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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: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,485 $22,459
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 250  
Cornering lights 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cornering lights 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Heated front seats 460  
Proximity key 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 7,450 6,700
Options (change) 6,855 6,332
Destination 850 770
Total Price $33,500 $30,865
Total Invoice $31,190 $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: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year20182012
ModelHardtopBeetle
TrimCooper STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$33,500$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$30,865
Total Invoice$31,190$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,402$29,561

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,240$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7880

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

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelHardtopBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in99.9 in
Length151.1 in168.4 in
Width68.0 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,825 lb.3,089 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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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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