Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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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: $28,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,670

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $28,025
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,080 $26,904
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Stability control 500 500  
HD radio 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Body kit 1,250 1,250  
Rear spoiler 250    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Lighting Package     995
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Stability control 450 450  
HD radio 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450    
Body kit 1,125 1,125  
Rear spoiler 225    
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 9,750 8,750 995
Options (change) 8,775 7,875 856
Destination 650 650 820
Total Price $28,450 $30,600 $29,840
Total Invoice $25,670 $27,605 $28,580

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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: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,038
Model Year200820082016
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine118hp I4172hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,450$30,600$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-275-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$30,325$28,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$25,670$27,605$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-248-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,670$27,357$27,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082016
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550$550 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,740$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-872

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length145.6 in167.5 in
Width66.3 in70.5 in
Height55.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft352.7 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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