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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: $32,100

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $24,400
Technology Package   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Front sport buckets   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   250
Universal garage door opener   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250
Cold Weather Package   750
Technology Package   1,610
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Front sport buckets   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Proximity key   230
Universal garage door opener   230
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   230
Cold Weather Package   690
Options (change) 0 6,850
Options (change) 0 6,300
Destination 770 850
Total Price $33,720 $32,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,406
Model Year20122020
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6134hp I3
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18175/65-15
Total Price$33,720$32,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$30,835

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122020
ModelPassatHardtop
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
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 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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
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 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-286

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122020
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.3,035 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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested85054%
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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