Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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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: $34,195

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,602

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $33,990
Base Invoice $21,792 $32,631
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Rear spoiler 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Wired Package 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Proximity key 460  
Rear spoiler 230  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wired Package 1,610  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 9,800 1,500
Options (change) 9,015 1,440
Destination 795 770
Total Price $34,195 $36,260
Total Invoice $31,602 $34,841

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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: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,960
Model Year20142012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,195$36,260
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$36,260
Total Invoice$31,602$34,841
Adjustments for Features-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$34,841

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $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 
Total Value of Features$5,705$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in101.5 in
Length151.1 in165.4 in
Width68.0 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,795 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested34033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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