Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013

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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: $30,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,080 $23,232 $32,827
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 250      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500    
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Stability control 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500      
Rear spoiler 250      
Aluminum trim 250 250    
Body kit 1,250 1,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000    
Autobahn Package     6,195  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Front sport buckets 225      
Cold Weather Package 450 450    
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350    
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Stability control 450 450    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450      
Rear spoiler 225      
Aluminum trim 225 225    
Body kit 1,125 1,125    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900    
Autobahn Package     5,947  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 12,000 11,000 6,195 1,720
Options (change) 10,800 9,900 5,947 1,651
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $30,700 $32,850 $31,190 $36,710
Total Invoice $27,695 $29,630 $29,974 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine118hp I4172hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,700$32,850$31,190$36,710
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,2900-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,685$31,560$31,190$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$3,570
Total Invoice$27,695$29,630$29,974$35,273
Adjustments for Features-916-1,1640-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,779$28,466$29,974$33,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550$550  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,940$2,650$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$1,290$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-916-1,1640-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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