Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2019 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012

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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: $29,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $7,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $19,500 $23,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Automatic headlights   250 250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   250  
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Fog lights   250  
Steering-linked headlights   100 100
White turn signals (optional)   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Automatic headlights   225 225
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler   225  
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Heated front seats   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Proximity key   450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Fog lights   225  
Steering-linked headlights   90 90
White turn signals (optional)   90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Options (change) 0 9,050 8,300
Options (change) 0 8,145 7,470
Destination 895 700 700
Total Price $36,890 $29,250 $32,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,690
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp 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$36,890$29,250$32,100
Adjustments for Features-4,4600-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,430$29,250$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Total Value of Features$7,400$2,940$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1080-249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.1 in
Length167.6 in145.6 in
Width70.8 in66.3 in
Height58.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,874 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
17.4 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft324.0 ft3

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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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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