Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2021

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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: $38,900

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $36,945
Automatic headlights 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Automatic headlights 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Proximity key 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 15,100 1,100
Options (change) 13,590 1,056
Destination 700 995
Total Price $38,900 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,386
Model Year20122021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,900$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$33,805

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,215$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length145.6 in167.6 in
Width66.3 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested950100%
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
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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