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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,951

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $36,595
Base Invoice $32,927 $35,131
Automatic headlights 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Headlight washers 100  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Automatic headlights 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Xenon HID headlights 460  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Headlight washers 90  
Proximity key 460  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Center armrest(s), front row 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Options (change) 7,150 0
Options (change) 6,570 0
Destination 795 820
Total Price $43,645 $37,415
Total Invoice $40,292 $35,951

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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: $7,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,648
Model Year20132015
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,645$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,645$36,055
Total Invoice$40,292$35,951
Adjustments for Features0-1,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,292$34,644

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelRoadsterGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $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$5,690$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,307

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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 Weight2,833 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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