Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2021 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2017

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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: $32,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $21,950 $25,400
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Fully Loaded Package   5,500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Cornering lights   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Fog lights   250  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Technology Package     2,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     750
Proximity key     250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Fully Loaded Package   5,060  
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Cornering lights   230 230
Heated front seats   460 460
Fog lights   230  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Technology Package     1,840
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     690
Proximity key     230
Adaptive dampers - electrical     460
Panoramic sunroof     920
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230
Options (change) 1,100 10,050 9,050
Options (change) 1,056 9,245 8,325
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $39,040 $32,850 $35,300

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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: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,143
Model Year202120172017
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9410, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$39,040$32,850$35,300
Adjustments for Features-3,1200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$32,850$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year202120172017
ModelGolf / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,100$4,980$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640-277

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIHardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.1 in
Length167.6 in157.4 in
Width70.8 in68.0 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft340.7 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%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tires, run-flat150No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
195/55WR16 tires400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested270048%
Total Not Requested291552%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested90066%
Total Not Requested46534%

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