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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,587

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoadsterRoadsterNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,350 $27,350 $25,990
Base Invoice $21,997 $24,697 $24,686
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Power convertible top 750 750  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Power convertible top 675 675  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Options (change) 2,100 2,100 0
Options (change) 1,890 1,890 0
Destination 700 700 700
Total Price $27,150 $30,150 $26,690
Total Invoice $24,587 $27,287 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $789
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoadsterRoadsterNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,150$30,150$26,690
Adjustments for Features0-300-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,150$29,850$26,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$24,587$27,287$25,386
Adjustments for Features0-272-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,587$27,015$25,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,428$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122009
ModelRoadsterRoadsterNew Beetle
TrimCooperCooper S2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,540$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-272-10

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
ModelRoadsterNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in98.8 in
Length146.8 in161.1 in
Width66.3 in67.9 in
Height54.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft35.0 ft3

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