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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $32,950
Base Invoice $20,872 $31,600
John Cooper Works 6,800  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Power-folding mirrors 500  
Compass 100  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler   375
John Cooper Works 6,120  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Power-folding mirrors 450  
Compass 90  
Proximity key 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Automatic headlights 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 15,650 375
Options (change) 14,085 300
Destination 700 770
Total Price $39,450 $34,095
Total Invoice $35,657 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,969
Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,450$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$33,070
Total Invoice$35,657$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,657$31,688

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,440$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-982

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,679 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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 S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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