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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $4,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleHardtop
TrimR-LineCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $23,100
Base Invoice $28,930 $20,872
John Cooper Works   6,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Proximity key   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
John Cooper Works   6,120
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Panoramic sunroof   900
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Proximity key   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 0 13,900
Options (change) 0 12,510
Destination 795 700
Total Price $30,930 $37,700
Total Invoice $29,725 $34,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,683
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleHardtop
TrimR-LineCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$30,930$37,700
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$36,955
Total Invoice$29,725$34,082
Adjustments for Features0-674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$33,408

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleHardtop
TrimR-LineCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,145$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in97.1 in
Length168.4 in145.6 in
Width71.2 in66.3 in
Height58.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft324.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
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%

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