Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 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: $36,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,273

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,300 $34,195
Base Invoice $20,250 $32,827
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works Package 6,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Body kit 1,250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Navigation system 2,000  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works Package 5,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Body kit 1,125  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 225  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Proximity key 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 16,750 1,720
Options (change) 14,895 1,651
Destination 700 795
Total Price $39,750 $36,710
Total Invoice $35,845 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year20102013
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,750$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,750$35,550
Total Invoice$35,845$35,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,845$34,158

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,115

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
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 Weight2,668 lb.3,326 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 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%
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 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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