Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

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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: $26,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $3,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,000 $24,995
Base Invoice $20,782 $23,995
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
John Cooper Works Package 6,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
John Cooper Works Package 5,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,950 1,100
Options (change) 8,055 1,056
Destination 700 820
Total Price $32,650 $26,915
Total Invoice $29,537 $25,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year20112017
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,650$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$24,930
Total Invoice$29,537$25,871
Adjustments for Features0-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$23,963

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI S
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,165$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
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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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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