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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: $31,150

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,442

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $21,700
Base Invoice $31,600 $20,682
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Front sport buckets   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Universal garage door opener   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Proximity key   250
Heated front seats   500
Fog lights   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
CD changer, in-dash   500
Wired Package   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Front sport buckets   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Universal garage door opener   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Proximity key   230
Heated front seats   460
Fog lights   230
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
CD changer, in-dash   460
Wired Package   1,610
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 0 8,600
Options (change) 0 7,910
Destination 770 850
Total Price $33,720 $31,150
Total Invoice $32,370 $29,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6134hp I3
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18175/65-15
Total Price$33,720$31,150
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$30,685
Total Invoice$32,370$29,442
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$29,002

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.1 in
Length191.6 in157.4 in
Width72.2 in68.0 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.940.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop specs.

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested84081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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