Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013 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: $28,095

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,992

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $23,300 $30,100 $23,695
Base Invoice $18,207 $21,517 $27,772 $22,747
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250      
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Fog lights 250      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 250      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 230      
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460  
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Fog lights 230      
Xenon HID headlights 460 460 460  
Rear spoiler 230      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460 460 460  
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920 920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 7,600 6,850 6,850 5,530
Options (change) 6,990 6,300 6,300 5,310
Destination 795 795 795 770
Total Price $28,095 $30,945 $37,745 $29,995
Total Invoice $25,992 $28,612 $34,867 $28,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,095$30,945$37,745$29,995
Adjustments for Features-90-365-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,005$30,580$37,380$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$9,375$0
Total Invoice$25,992$28,612$34,867$28,827
Adjustments for Features-83-337-3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,909$28,275$34,530$28,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,366$8,621$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelHardtopHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,765$2,765$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$365$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-337-3370

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,547 lb.2,969 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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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