Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015 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: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $8,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
TrimGTI SEJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,785 $30,100
Base Invoice $26,673 $27,772
Lighting Package 995  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
John Cooper Works GP   9,150
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Lighting Package 856  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
John Cooper Works GP   8,420
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460
Options (change) 2,095 9,650
Options (change) 1,912 8,880
Destination 820 795
Total Price $30,700 $40,545
Total Invoice $29,405 $37,447

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,131
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
TrimGTI SEJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4211hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-17
Total Price$30,700$40,545
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$40,545
Total Invoice$29,405$37,447
Adjustments for Features-3,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,316$37,447

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
TrimGTI SEJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.1 in
Length167.5 in145.6 in
Width70.5 in66.3 in
Height57.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.2,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

John Cooper Works GP
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Unbranded, 4 speakers350No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
No leather in second row-300No
Manually adjustable shocks400No
White turn signals (optional)0No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
211 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1750
1000Yes
215/40WR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested235044%

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