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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,900

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,862

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $1,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,350 $27,350 $28,040
Base Invoice $21,997 $24,697 $26,917
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500  
Wind blocker 250 250 500
Power convertible top 750 750  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
Fog lights 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Proximity key 450 450  
Wind blocker 225 225 400
Power convertible top 675 675  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 6,850 6,600 3,260
Options (change) 6,165 5,940 2,750
Destination 700 700 850
Total Price $31,900 $34,650 $32,150
Total Invoice $28,862 $31,337 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$31,900$34,650$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$34,475$29,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$28,862$31,337$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-158-2,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,862$31,179$28,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,317$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SSE
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 app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$1,990$2,165$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-2,473

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelRoadsterBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.1 in100.0 in
Length146.8 in168.4 in
Width66.3 in71.2 in
Height54.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

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 support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

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 support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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