Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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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: $30,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,636

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $4,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $28,025
Base Invoice $20,872 $26,904
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Proximity key 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Proximity key 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 13,600 2,095
Options (change) 12,240 1,912
Destination 700 820
Total Price $37,400 $30,940
Total Invoice $33,812 $29,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,006
Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,400$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,400$29,030
Total Invoice$33,812$29,636
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,812$27,806

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI SE
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
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 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,679 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
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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