Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008

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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: $39,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,395

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $20,250 $36,669
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
John Cooper Works Package 6,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Aluminum trim 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 500  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
John Cooper Works Package 5,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Aluminum trim 225  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,589
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 450  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 16,250 2,025
Options (change) 14,445 1,788
Destination 700 690
Total Price $39,250 $41,915
Total Invoice $35,395 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year20102008
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,250$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$38,090
Total Invoice$35,395$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,395$35,575

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,572

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelHardtopPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.1 in106.7 in
Length145.6 in188.0 in
Width66.3 in71.7 in
Height55.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,668 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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