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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: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,522

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $32,990
Base Invoice $20,872 $31,283
John Cooper Works 6,800  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
John Cooper Works 6,120  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Automatic headlights 225  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 14,400 1,800
Options (change) 12,960 1,589
Destination 700 650
Total Price $38,200 $35,440
Total Invoice $34,532 $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: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,722
Model Year20122008
ModelHardtopRabbit / GTI
TrimCooper SR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,200$35,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,200$33,630
Total Invoice$34,532$33,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,532$31,810

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
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 Weight2,679 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

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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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