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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooper S1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,100 $30,275
Base Invoice $26,762 $29,064
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Power convertible top 750  
Wind blocker 250 500
Xenon HID headlights 500 895
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Power convertible top 690  
Wind blocker 230 400
Xenon HID headlights 460 770
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Proximity key 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 6,700 1,525
Options (change) 6,160 1,270
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,650 $32,620
Total Invoice $33,772 $31,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,888
Model Year20152017
ModelRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooper S1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine181hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$36,650$32,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$31,290
Total Invoice$33,772$31,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,772$29,884

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
ModelRoadsterBeetle
TrimCooper S1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
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 Weight2,800 lb.3,294 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 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
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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