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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SCooper SE ElectricJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,400 $27,400 $29,900 $33,400
Heated front seats 225   500 500 500 500
iPod integration 199 199        
Rear spoiler 479 479   250    
Sunroof 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300 300 300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces           0
Heated front seats 199   460 460 460 460
iPod integration 176 176        
Rear spoiler 310 310   230    
Sunroof 883          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof     920 920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275 275 275
Synthetic leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 1,903 678 2,300 2,550 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,115 2,345 2,115 2,115
Destination 650 650 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $26,550 $30,800 $33,050 $36,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,011
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SCooper SE ElectricJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5134hp I3189hp I4181hp E228hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S7S7A1T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$26,550$30,800$33,050$36,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,040-4,965-3,490-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$22,510$25,835$29,560$30,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,325$7,050$8,350

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleHardtopHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSSECooperCooper SCooper SE ElectricJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200  
1-speed automatic    $800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100 $100
Hood scoop   $100 $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights   $125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50$50$50
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,050$5,840$6,765$5,290$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,040$4,965$3,490$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-466-531-313-477

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082020
ModelNew BeetleHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.2 in
Length161.1 in151.1 in
Width67.9 in68.0 in
Height59.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft334.0 ft3

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