Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2021

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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: $32,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,700 $36,945
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300  
Wired Package 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Fog lights 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cornering lights 250  
Proximity key 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275  
Wired Package 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Fog lights 230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Heated front seats 460  
Rearview camera 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Cornering lights 230  
Proximity key 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,100 1,100
Options (change) 9,290 1,056
Destination 850 995
Total Price $32,650 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,935
Model Year20162021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/40-18
Total Price$32,650$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$35,920

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Total Value of Features$4,830$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in103.8 in
Length157.4 in167.6 in
Width68.0 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

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