Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2011

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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,087

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $23,695
Base Invoice $20,872 $22,747
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  
Proximity key 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   5,530
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  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 8,350 6,630
Options (change) 7,515 6,366
Destination 700 770
Total Price $32,150 $31,095
Total Invoice $29,087 $29,883

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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: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,104
Model Year20122011
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,150$31,095
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,810$31,095
Total Invoice$29,087$29,883
Adjustments for Features-3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,779$29,883

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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 
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3080

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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 streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332578%
Total Not Requested92522%

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