Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014

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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,180

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $19,080 $24,091
Cruise control 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 250  
Stability control 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cruise control 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Aluminum trim 225  
Stability control 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Navigation system 1,800  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,500 5,700
Options (change) 9,450 5,472
Destination 650 820
Total Price $32,350 $31,615
Total Invoice $29,180 $30,383

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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: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,848
Model Year20082014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,350$31,615
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,635$31,615
Total Invoice$29,180$30,383
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,535$30,383

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,215$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length145.6 in165.4 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,090 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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