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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,345

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtopPassatPassatPassat
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,080 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Stability control 500 500      
Rear spoiler 250   375 375 375
HD radio 500 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Fog lights 250        
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350      
Cold Weather Package 450 450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Stability control 450 450      
Rear spoiler 225   300 300 300
HD radio 450 450      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Fog lights 225        
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900 900      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Options (change) 10,500 9,750 375 375 375
Options (change) 9,450 8,775 300 300 300
Destination 650 650 770 770 770
Total Price $29,200 $31,600 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $26,345 $28,505 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,173
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtopPassatPassatPassat
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine118hp I4172hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,200$31,600$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,275-1,275-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,200$31,325$29,765$32,065$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$26,345$28,505$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-248-1,222-1,222-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,345$28,257$28,518$30,724$31,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,912$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelHardtopHardtopPassatPassatPassat
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door $100   
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550$550   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,590$4,590$4,590$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,275$1,275$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-1,222-1,222-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.4 in
Length145.6 in191.6 in
Width66.3 in72.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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