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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,177

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $5,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim3.6 VR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $21,750 $25,350
Base Invoice $27,513 $19,657 $22,897
Sport Package 300   1,000
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Automatic headlights   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Headlight washers   0  
Xenon HID headlights   500  
Cold Weather Package   750 750
Compass   100 100
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250 250
Steering-linked headlights   100 100
White turn signals (optional)   100  
Center armrest(s), second row   250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Fog lights   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Sport Package 274   900
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Automatic headlights   225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Headlight washers   0  
Xenon HID headlights   450  
Cold Weather Package   675 675
Compass   90 90
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225 225
Steering-linked headlights   90 90
White turn signals (optional)   90  
Center armrest(s), second row   225 225
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Fog lights   225  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Options (change) 7,350 9,800 9,700
Options (change) 6,660 8,820 8,730
Destination 630 700 700
Total Price $37,930 $32,250 $35,750
Total Invoice $34,803 $29,177 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,754
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim3.6 VR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,930$32,250$35,750
Adjustments for Features-9500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$32,250$35,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300
Total Invoice$34,803$29,177$32,327
Adjustments for Features-8720-181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,931$29,177$32,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,969

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim3.6 VR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$200
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,515$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8720-181

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatCountryman
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in102.2 in
Length188.2 in161.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.241.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested314059%
Total Not Requested214041%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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