Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,650

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,837

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $23,100
Base Invoice $36,669 $20,872
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
John Cooper Works   6,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Automatic headlights   250
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Compass   100
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Automatic climate control, front   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Aluminum trim   0
Steering-linked headlights   100
White turn signals (optional)   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
John Cooper Works   6,120
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
Automatic headlights   225
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Panoramic sunroof   900
Compass   90
Universal garage door opener   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Automatic climate control, front   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Aluminum trim   0
Steering-linked headlights   90
White turn signals (optional)   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 2,025 15,850
Options (change) 1,788 14,265
Destination 690 700
Total Price $41,915 $39,650
Total Invoice $39,147 $35,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6208hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
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$41,915$39,650
Adjustments for Features-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,515$39,650
Total Invoice$39,147$35,837
Adjustments for Features-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,972$35,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimVR6Cooper S
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$6,965$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatHardtop
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in97.1 in
Length188.0 in145.6 in
Width71.7 in66.3 in
Height59.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft324.0 ft3

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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%
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%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
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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