Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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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: $30,750

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,900 $34,590
John Cooper Works Interior Package 600  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 250  
Aluminum trim 350  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
John Cooper Works Interior Package 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Proximity key 230  
Aluminum trim 320  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 7,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,435 1,440
Destination 850 770
Total Price $30,750 $36,860

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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: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,518
Model Year20192012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/40-18
Total Price$30,750$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$36,325

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimCooperR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in101.5 in
Length157.4 in165.4 in
Width68.0 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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