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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: $30,600

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksJohn Cooper Works GPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $26,400 $32,400 $44,900 $31,450
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300        
Technology Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250 250 250 250  
Proximity key 250 250 250 250  
Cornering lights 250 250 250 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler   250      
Chrono Pack     250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275        
Technology Package 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460 460  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230 230 230 230  
Proximity key 230 230 230 230  
Cornering lights 230 230 230 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275 275 275  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920 920 920  
Rear spoiler   230      
Chrono Pack     230    
Options (change) 7,350 7,300 6,550 6,300 0
Options (change) 6,760 6,715 6,025 5,795 0
Destination 850 850 850 850 820
Total Price $30,600 $34,550 $39,800 $52,050 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works GP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,622
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksJohn Cooper Works GPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4301hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17225/35-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,600$34,550$39,800$52,050$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,910-1,960-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$32,640$37,840$49,315$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$8,325$19,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtopBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksJohn Cooper Works GPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Boost gauge  $75 $75
Chronometer  $100 $100
Fog lights $125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$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$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,980$6,030$6,805$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,910$1,960$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-273-424-343-3540

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212016
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 Weight2,768 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, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Chrono Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Chronometer100Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works GP

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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