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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: $31,650

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Mini Countryman Cooper   
Difference: $10,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
TrimVR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $21,650 $25,250
Base Invoice $36,669 $19,567 $22,807
Heated front seats 225 500 500
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Automatic headlights   250 250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Front sport buckets   250  
Fog lights   250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Center armrest(s), second row   250 250
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Steering-linked headlights   100 100
White turn signals (optional)   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats 199 450 450
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Automatic headlights   225 225
Heated windshield washer nozzles   90 90
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Front sport buckets   225  
Fog lights   225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Center armrest(s), second row   225 225
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Steering-linked headlights   90 90
White turn signals (optional)   90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Options (change) 2,025 9,300 8,800
Options (change) 1,788 8,370 7,920
Destination 690 700 700
Total Price $41,915 $31,650 $34,750
Total Invoice $39,147 $28,637 $31,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,381
Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
TrimVR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,915$31,650$34,750
Adjustments for Features-3,3500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,565$31,650$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,825
Total Invoice$39,147$28,637$31,427
Adjustments for Features-3,1290-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,018$28,637$31,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,541

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatCountrymanCountryman
TrimVR6CooperCooper S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
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
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$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  
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$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,565$3,215$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1290-249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatCountryman
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in102.2 in
Length188.0 in161.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height59.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft341.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

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 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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