Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 2008

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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: $35,440

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,522

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,950 $32,990
Base Invoice $19,755 $31,283
Automatic headlights 250  
Premium Package 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Body kit 1,250  
Aluminum trim 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Satellite radio 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
iPod integration   0
Automatic headlights 225  
Premium Package 1,125  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
John Cooper Works Package 5,940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Body kit 1,125  
Aluminum trim 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Satellite radio 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 16,600 1,800
Options (change) 14,940 1,589
Destination 650 650
Total Price $39,200 $35,440
Total Invoice $35,345 $33,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year20092008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,200$35,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,200$33,505
Total Invoice$35,345$33,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,345$31,692

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
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 Weight2,668 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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