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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,125

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $21,600 $25,200 $31,800
Base Invoice $23,058 $20,170 $23,485 $29,555
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Technology Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Proximity key   250 250 250
Cornering lights   250 250 250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750 750  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Fog lights   250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300 300
Rear spoiler     250  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       0
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Technology Package   1,610 1,610 1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Proximity key   230 230 230
Cornering lights   230 230 230
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690 690  
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Fog lights   230    
Panoramic sunroof   920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275 275
Rear spoiler     230  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 2,865 5,550 5,550 4,550
Options (change) 2,435 5,105 5,105 4,185
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $27,735 $28,000 $31,600 $37,200
Total Invoice $26,343 $26,125 $29,440 $34,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$27,735$28,000$31,600$37,200
Adjustments for Features-3300-800-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,405$28,000$30,800$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$8,525
Total Invoice$26,343$26,125$29,440$34,590
Adjustments for Features-3130-745-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,030$26,125$28,695$33,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570$7,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimSECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$4,585$4,255$5,055$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0$800$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3130-745-628

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in98.2 in
Length168.4 in151.1 in
Width71.2 in68.0 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft334.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested71546%

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