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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: $32,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $36,945
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Fully Loaded Package 5,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Cornering lights 250 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Technology Package   2,000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750  
Proximity key   250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   500  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000  
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Fully Loaded Package 5,060    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Fog lights 230    
Heated front seats 460 460  
Cornering lights 230 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Technology Package   1,840  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690  
Proximity key   230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   460  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   230  
Panoramic sunroof   920  
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 10,050 9,050 1,100
Options (change) 9,245 8,325 1,056
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $32,850 $35,300 $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: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,143
Model Year201720172021
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,850$35,300$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$35,000$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172021
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$4,980$5,280$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-164

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
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

Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tires, run-flat150No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
195/55WR16 tires400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested270048%
Total Not Requested291552%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested90066%
Total Not Requested46534%

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