Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,542

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,023

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Model Year200720122012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $19,162 $23,035 $32,631
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 300    
Premium Package 1,400    
Xenon HID headlights 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Stability control 500    
Center armrest(s), front row 200    
Bluetooth cell phone link 600    
Navigation system 2,100    
Proximity key 500    
Aluminum trim 300    
Body kit 1,300    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 270    
Premium Package 1,260    
Xenon HID headlights 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405    
Stability control 450    
Center armrest(s), front row 180    
Bluetooth cell phone link 540    
Navigation system 1,890    
Proximity key 450    
Aluminum trim 270    
Body kit 1,170    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 9,700 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 8,730 5,760 1,440
Destination 650 770 770
Total Price $31,550 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $28,542 $29,565 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $893
Model Year200720122012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,550$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-135-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$30,630$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$28,542$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-130-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,542$29,435$32,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720122012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,625$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-2,003

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length145.6 in165.4 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft346.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested120072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

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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