Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2010

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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: $30,875

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,758

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $284

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $23,465
Base Invoice $20,872 $21,885
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Automatic headlights 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500 700
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Autobahn Package   2,815
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Bluetooth cell phone link   295
Navigation system   1,750
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Automatic headlights 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450 618
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Autobahn Package   2,606
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Bluetooth cell phone link   254
Navigation system   1,546
Options (change) 8,300 6,660
Options (change) 7,470 6,123
Destination 700 750
Total Price $32,100 $30,875
Total Invoice $29,042 $28,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year20122010
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,100$30,875
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$30,875
Total Invoice$29,042$28,758
Adjustments for Features-6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,363$28,758

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122010
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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 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
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6790

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122010
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 Weight2,723 lb.3,090 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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