Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2010 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013

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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTICooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $21,885 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Xenon HID headlights 700 500 500 500
Autobahn Package 2,815      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295      
Navigation system 1,750      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100 100
MINI Connected with navigation   1,500 1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights   100 100 100
Automatic headlights   250 250 250
White turn signals (optional)   100 100 100
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Fog lights   250    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Rear spoiler   250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   250 250 250
Xenon HID headlights 618 460 460 460
Autobahn Package 2,606      
Bluetooth cell phone link 254      
Navigation system 1,546      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90 90
MINI Connected with navigation   1,380 1,380 1,380
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Steering-linked headlights   90 90 90
Automatic headlights   230 230 230
White turn signals (optional)   90 90 90
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Fog lights   230    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Rear spoiler   230    
Panoramic sunroof   920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   230 230 230
Options (change) 5,560 7,550 6,800 6,800
Options (change) 5,024 6,940 6,250 6,250
Destination 750 795 795 795
Total Price $29,775 $28,045 $30,895 $37,695
Total Invoice $27,659 $25,942 $28,562 $34,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,180
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTICooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$29,775$28,045$30,895$37,695
Adjustments for Features0-500-775-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$27,545$30,120$36,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$9,375
Total Invoice$27,659$25,942$28,562$34,817
Adjustments for Features0-463-716-716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,659$25,479$27,846$34,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,367$8,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTICooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
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$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,840$3,115$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$775$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-716-716

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20102013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in97.1 in
Length165.4 in145.6 in
Width70.3 in66.3 in
Height58.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,547 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 Room52.8 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

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