Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,440

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,522

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $1,010

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Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIHardtop
TrimR32Cooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,990 $23,100
Base Invoice $31,283 $20,872
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
John Cooper Works   6,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic headlights   250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Automatic climate control, front   500
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
John Cooper Works   6,120
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic headlights   225
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Panoramic sunroof   900
Automatic climate control, front   450
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 1,800 14,400
Options (change) 1,589 12,960
Destination 650 700
Total Price $35,440 $38,200
Total Invoice $33,522 $34,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,722
Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIHardtop
TrimR32Cooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,440$38,200
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$38,200
Total Invoice$33,522$34,532
Adjustments for Features-1,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,810$34,532

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIHardtop
TrimR32Cooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in97.1 in
Length165.8 in145.6 in
Width69.3 in66.3 in
Height58.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft324.0 ft3

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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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0Yes
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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