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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: $27,750

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,127

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,025 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $26,904 $17,632 $20,872
Lighting Package 995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Automatic headlights   250 250
MINI Connected   1,000 1,000
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   250  
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Fog lights   250  
Steering-linked headlights   100 100
White turn signals (optional)   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Lighting Package 856    
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Automatic headlights   225 225
MINI Connected   900 900
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler   225  
Heated front seats   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Proximity key   450 450
Fog lights   225  
Steering-linked headlights   90 90
White turn signals (optional)   90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Options (change) 995 7,550 6,800
Options (change) 856 6,795 6,120
Destination 820 700 700
Total Price $29,840 $27,750 $30,600
Total Invoice $28,580 $25,127 $27,692

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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: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,462
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$29,840$27,750$30,600
Adjustments for Features-1,0350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$27,750$30,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$28,580$25,127$27,692
Adjustments for Features-9910-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,589$25,127$27,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,316

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$3,100$2,065$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-9910-249

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,902 lb.2,547 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

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 headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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