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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: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $8,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,100 $27,785
Base Invoice $27,772 $26,673
John Cooper Works GP 9,150  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
John Cooper Works GP 8,420  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,650 2,095
Options (change) 8,880 1,912
Destination 795 820
Total Price $40,545 $30,700
Total Invoice $37,447 $29,405

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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: $13,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,131
Model Year20132015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,545$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$27,475
Total Invoice$37,447$29,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,447$26,316

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
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 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable$400 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,089

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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 Weight2,558 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 John Cooper Works

John Cooper Works GP
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Unbranded, 4 speakers350No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
No leather in second row-300No
Manually adjustable shocks400No
White turn signals (optional)0No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
211 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1750
1000Yes
215/40WR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested235044%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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