Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 Mini Convertible Mini Convertible 2012

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Convertible Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Convertible Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,415

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,465

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatConvertible
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,050 $27,950
Base Invoice $33,597 $25,237
Heated front seats 225 500
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Body kit 1,650  
John Cooper Works   7,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic headlights   250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100
Automatic climate control, front   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Aluminum trim   0
Steering-linked headlights   100
White turn signals (optional)   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats 199 450
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Body kit 1,390  
John Cooper Works   6,435
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic headlights   225
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90
Automatic climate control, front   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Universal garage door opener   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Aluminum trim   0
Steering-linked headlights   90
White turn signals (optional)   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Options (change) 3,675 14,700
Options (change) 3,178 13,230
Destination 690 700
Total Price $40,415 $43,350
Total Invoice $37,465 $39,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Convertible

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $415
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatConvertible
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$40,415$43,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,415$41,925
Total Invoice$37,465$39,167
Adjustments for Features0-1,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,465$37,880

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatConvertible
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Power convertible top $4000
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,287

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Convertible

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatConvertible
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in97.1 in
Length188.2 in145.6 in
Width71.7 in66.3 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.2,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft36.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Convertible 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%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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