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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $23,400 $27,400
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   250
Technology Package       1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets       300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Proximity key       250 250
Universal garage door opener       250 250
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       250 250
Cold Weather Package       750 750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   230
Technology Package       1,610 1,610
Leather seating surfaces       1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets       275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       460 460
Proximity key       230 230
Universal garage door opener       230 230
Panoramic sunroof       920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription       275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       230 230
Cold Weather Package       690 690
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         460
Options (change) 375 375 375 6,850 7,300
Options (change) 300 300 300 6,300 6,715
Destination 770 770 770 850 850
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $31,100 $35,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,517
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
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)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$31,100$35,550
Adjustments for Features00-100-115-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$30,985$34,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$3,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
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
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Hood scoop    $100
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  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
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  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$4,875$4,890$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$115$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-27-224

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,167 lb.2,871 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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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%

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%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
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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