Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2019

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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: $31,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $5,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $35,995
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
HD radio 500 500  
Stability control 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Rear spoiler 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Body kit 1,250 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000  
Limited-slip front differential   500  
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
HD radio 450 450  
Stability control 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Rear spoiler 225    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450    
Body kit 1,125 1,125  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900  
Limited-slip front differential   450  
Options (change) 12,500 12,000 0
Options (change) 11,250 10,800 0
Destination 650 650 895
Total Price $31,200 $33,850 $36,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,355
Model Year200820082019
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine118hp I4172hp I4228hp 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$31,200$33,850$36,890
Adjustments for Features0-775-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$33,075$32,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082019
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550$550 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,115$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-105

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length145.6 in167.6 in
Width66.3 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

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

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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

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