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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: $27,295

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,252

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,025 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $26,904 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Lighting Package 995      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100 100
Automatic headlights   250 250 250
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
Xenon HID headlights   500 500 500
White turn signals (optional)   100 100 100
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250 250
Fog lights   250    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500 500
Proximity key   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
Lighting Package 856      
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90 90
Automatic headlights   230 230 230
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
Xenon HID headlights   460 460 460
White turn signals (optional)   90 90 90
Center armrest(s), front row   230 230 230
Fog lights   230    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460 460 460
Proximity key   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) 995 6,800 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 856 6,250 5,560 5,560
Destination 820 795 795 795
Total Price $29,840 $27,295 $30,145 $36,945
Total Invoice $28,580 $25,252 $27,872 $34,127

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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: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,241
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$29,840$27,295$30,145$36,945
Adjustments for Features-1,1350-275-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$27,295$29,870$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$9,375
Total Invoice$28,580$25,252$27,872$34,127
Adjustments for Features-1,0870-254-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,493$25,252$27,618$33,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,366$8,621

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2016201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI SECooperCooper 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 app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$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$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Total Value of Features$3,100$1,965$2,240$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$275$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0870-254-254

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20162013
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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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

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

Heated windshield washer nozzles
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
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%

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