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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,350 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,697 $23,323
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Proximity key 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 7,350 6,630
Options (change) 6,615 6,366
Destination 700 770
Total Price $35,400 $31,695
Total Invoice $32,012 $30,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $522
Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$35,400$31,695
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,260$31,695
Total Invoice$32,012$30,459
Adjustments for Features-1,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,981$30,459

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in101.5 in
Length146.8 in165.4 in
Width66.3 in70.3 in
Height54.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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