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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: $38,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,757

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelHardtopPassat
TrimCooper SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $35,995
Base Invoice $20,872 $34,519
Automatic headlights 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Compass 100  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Automatic headlights 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Compass 90  
Proximity key 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 14,650 2,650
Options (change) 13,185 2,300
Destination 700 820
Total Price $38,450 $39,465
Total Invoice $34,757 $37,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year20122015
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$38,450$39,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,450$36,940
Total Invoice$34,757$37,639
Adjustments for Features0-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,757$35,231

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,408

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,423 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

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
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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