Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2021

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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: $35,399

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,900 $36,945
Cold Weather Package 300  
Convenience Package 400  
Premium Package 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300  
John Cooper Works Package 6,300  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 200  
Satellite radio 499  
Navigation system 1,700  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Cold Weather Package 270  
Convenience Package 360  
Premium Package 1,260  
Leather seating surfaces 1,170  
John Cooper Works Package 5,355  
Sport Package 1,260  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Center armrest(s), front row 180  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,530  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 13,949 1,100
Options (change) 12,239 1,056
Destination 550 995
Total Price $35,399 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,950
Model Year20062021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine207hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,399$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,399$32,955

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,765$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-320

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length143.1 in167.6 in
Width66.5 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500Yes
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

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