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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: $32,020

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,417

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,550 $28,550 $35,700 $28,040
Base Invoice $23,587 $26,347 $32,927 $26,917
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100 100 100  
Automatic headlights 250 250 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Power convertible top 750 750 750  
Wind blocker 250 250 250 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
White turn signals (optional) 100 100    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500 500  
Fog lights 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250 250 250  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90 90 90  
Automatic headlights 230 230 230  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380 1,380 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460  
Heated front seats 460 460 460  
Power convertible top 690 690 690  
Wind blocker 230 230 230 400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 230  
Proximity key 460 460 460  
Xenon HID headlights 460 460    
White turn signals (optional) 90 90    
Automatic climate control, front 460 460 460  
Fog lights 230      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230 230 230  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 6,700 6,450 5,850 3,130
Options (change) 6,160 5,930 5,380 2,650
Destination 795 795 795 850
Total Price $33,045 $35,795 $42,345 $32,020
Total Invoice $30,542 $33,072 $39,102 $30,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,671
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,045$35,795$42,345$32,020
Adjustments for Features0-175-100-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,045$35,620$42,245$29,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$9,200$0
Total Invoice$30,542$33,072$39,102$30,417
Adjustments for Features0-162-92-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,542$32,910$39,010$27,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,368$8,468$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$200 
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,065$1,990$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$100$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-92-2,546

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
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
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
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
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

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