Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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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: $35,000

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,297

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $5,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,100 $35,650
Base Invoice $23,122 $34,225
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Wired Package 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 250  
Rear spoiler 250  
Rearview camera 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Wired Package 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Proximity key 230  
Rear spoiler 230  
Rearview camera 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 460  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,050 3,345
Options (change) 8,325 3,210
Destination 850 820
Total Price $35,000 $39,815
Total Invoice $32,297 $38,255

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,513
Model Year20162016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/35-19
Total Price$35,000$39,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$37,270
Total Invoice$32,297$38,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,297$35,810

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,880$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in103.8 in
Length157.4 in167.5 in
Width68.0 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft352.7 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

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