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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $25,095
Base Invoice $20,872 $24,091
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  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
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  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,850 5,700
Options (change) 7,065 5,472
Destination 700 820
Total Price $31,650 $31,615
Total Invoice $28,637 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,008
Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr 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)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,650$31,615
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$31,615
Total Invoice$28,637$30,383
Adjustments for Features-2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,375$30,383

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
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 
HD radio$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-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2620

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr 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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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