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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: $28,445

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,312

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTIRCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
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
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Xenon HID headlights     500 500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Fog lights     250    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250 250 250
Premium Package 2     1,250 1,250 1,250
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
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
Headlight washers     90 90 90
Xenon HID headlights     460 460 460
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Fog lights     230    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     460 460 460
Proximity key     460 460 460
Heated front seats     460 460 460
Rear spoiler     230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230 230 230
Premium Package 2     1,150 1,150 1,150
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 7,950 7,200 7,200
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 7,310 6,620 6,620
Destination 770 770 795 795 795
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $28,445 $31,295 $38,095
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $26,312 $28,932 $35,187

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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: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,961
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTIRCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$30,765$36,260$28,445$31,295$38,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-765-1,040-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$27,680$30,255$37,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$2,575$9,375
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$26,312$28,932$35,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-708-961-961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$25,604$27,971$34,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$2,367$8,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTIRCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$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$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,525$4,475$3,290$3,565$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$765$1,040$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-708-961-961

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122013
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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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