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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: $37,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,105

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,350 $35,655
Base Invoice $24,697 $34,229
John Cooper Works 7,150  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Automatic headlights 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Headlight washers 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
John Cooper Works 6,435  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Automatic headlights 225  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Proximity key 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Headlight washers 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 13,800 1,100
Options (change) 12,420 1,056
Destination 700 820
Total Price $41,850 $37,575
Total Invoice $37,817 $36,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year20122017
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,850$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$35,165
Total Invoice$37,817$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,817$33,789

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimCooper SR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$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
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length146.8 in167.5 in
Width66.3 in70.8 in
Height54.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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