Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,999

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,321

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,900 $33,990
Base Invoice $18,892 $32,631
Premium Package 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300  
Cold Weather Package 300  
John Cooper Works Package 6,300  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 499  
Center armrest(s), front row 200  
Navigation system 1,700  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package 1,260  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170  
Cold Weather Package 270  
John Cooper Works Package 5,355  
Sport Package 1,260  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Satellite radio 449  
Center armrest(s), front row 180  
Navigation system 1,530  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 13,549 1,500
Options (change) 11,879 1,440
Destination 550 770
Total Price $34,999 $36,260
Total Invoice $31,321 $34,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine207hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,999$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,999$34,300
Total Invoice$31,321$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-1,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,321$32,958

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,615$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,883

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length143.1 in165.4 in
Width66.5 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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