Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2015 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,547 $31,600
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Rear spoiler   375
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Proximity key 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,350 375
Options (change) 5,840 300
Destination 850 770
Total Price $43,450 $34,095
Total Invoice $39,237 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,687
Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$43,450$34,095
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$34,095
Total Invoice$39,237$32,670
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,357$32,670

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterPassat
TrimJohn Cooper WorksV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8800

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelRoadsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.4 in
Length146.8 in191.6 in
Width66.3 in72.2 in
Height54.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft315.9 ft3

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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 support0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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