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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: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,000 $27,785
Base Invoice $20,782 $26,673
John Cooper Works Package 6,100  
Automatic headlights 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Proximity key 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
John Cooper Works Package 5,490  
Automatic headlights 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 12,900 2,095
Options (change) 11,610 1,912
Destination 700 820
Total Price $36,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $33,092 $29,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,229
Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,600$29,090
Total Invoice$33,092$29,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,092$27,863

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
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 Weight2,668 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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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See a complete comparison of Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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