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

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,995

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,756

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,099

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Model Year20082008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $22,800
Base Invoice $19,080 $21,258
Cruise control 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Aluminum trim 250  
Stability control 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Body kit 1,250 1,650
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Autobahn Package   3,020
Cruise control 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Aluminum trim 225  
Stability control 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Body kit 1,125 1,390
Navigation system 1,800 1,589
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Autobahn Package   2,796
Options (change) 11,250 7,545
Options (change) 10,125 6,848
Destination 650 650
Total Price $33,100 $30,995
Total Invoice $29,855 $28,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year20082008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,100$30,995
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$30,995
Total Invoice$29,855$28,756
Adjustments for Features-1,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$28,756

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0280

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length145.6 in165.8 in
Width66.3 in69.3 in
Height55.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,097 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		24.0 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested201579%
Total Not Requested55021%

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