Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015

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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: $30,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,470

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $9,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,600 $26,200 $36,595
Base Invoice $21,090 $24,405 $35,131
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300    
Technology Package 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Electronic systems calibration selector 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 500 500  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Rear spoiler   250  
DCC & Navigation Package     2,495
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275    
Technology Package 1,610 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Proximity key 230 230  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Electronic systems calibration selector 460    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 460 460  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Rear spoiler   230  
DCC & Navigation Package     2,396
Options (change) 7,100 6,550 2,495
Options (change) 6,530 6,025 2,396
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $30,550 $33,600 $39,910
Total Invoice $28,470 $31,280 $38,347

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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: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,375
Model Year201820182015
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16235/35-19
Total Price$30,550$33,600$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$32,975$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$28,470$31,280$38,347
Adjustments for Features0-582-3,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,470$30,698$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,228$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$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$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,655$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582-3,502

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 Weight2,970 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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