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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: $30,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $27,400 $24,595 $34,590
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
John Cooper Works Interior Package 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Fog lights 250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750 750    
Proximity key 250 250    
Aluminum trim 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300    
Rear spoiler   250    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380    
John Cooper Works Interior Package 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Fog lights 230      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690 690    
Proximity key 230 230    
Aluminum trim 320 320    
Panoramic sunroof 920 920    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275    
Rear spoiler   230    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 6,000 5,400 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,515 4,965 5,760 1,440
Destination 850 850 770 770
Total Price $30,250 $33,650 $31,365 $36,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,448
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,250$33,650$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-640-1,2650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,610$32,385$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$3,545

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelHardtopHardtopGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCooperCooper SGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50  
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,165$3,900$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,265$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-137-2220-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212012
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 Weight2,871 lb.2,969 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested267566%
Total Not Requested137534%

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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