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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $26,100 $30,600
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $24,310 $28,450
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   250
Power front seats       1,250 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Universal garage door opener       250 250
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets       300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       250  
Cold Weather Package       750 750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   230
Power front seats       1,150 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       460 460
Universal garage door opener       230 230
Leather seating surfaces       1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets       275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       230  
Cold Weather Package       690 690
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         460
Options (change) 375 375 375 5,100 5,300
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,690 4,875
Destination 770 770 770 850 850
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $32,050 $36,750
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $29,850 $34,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Countryman Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $216
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$32,050$36,750
Adjustments for Features00-100-350-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$31,700$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,275
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$29,850$34,175
Adjustments for Features00-96-326-2,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$29,524$31,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$2,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCountrymanCountryman
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,615$4,715$4,965$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$350$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-326-2,581

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Countryman

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatCountryman
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in169.8 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.947.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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