Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

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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: $23,295

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,577

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,950 $23,600 $24,995
Base Invoice $18,437 $21,792 $23,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Rear spoiler   250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Fog lights 230    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460 460  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Front sport buckets 230    
Center armrest(s), front row 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Rear spoiler   230  
Options (change) 2,550 2,300 0
Options (change) 2,345 2,115 0
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $23,295 $26,695 $25,815
Total Invoice $21,577 $24,702 $24,815

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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: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year201420142017
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$23,295$26,695$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,295$26,195$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$21,577$24,702$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-463-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,577$24,239$23,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,662$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142017
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50 
Total Value of Features$1,165$1,665$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in103.8 in
Length151.1 in167.5 in
Width68.0 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,606 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft352.7 ft3

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