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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: $29,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,345

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $16,245 $19,080
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 250  
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets       250  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Automatic climate control, front       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250 250
Fog lights       250  
Stability control       500 500
HD radio       500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription       1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 225  
Cold Weather Package       450 450
Convenience Package       1,350 1,350
Leather seating surfaces       1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets       225  
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Automatic climate control, front       450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)       450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225 225
Fog lights       225  
Stability control       450 450
HD radio       450 450
Panoramic sunroof       900 900
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription       900 900
Options (change) 375 375 375 10,500 9,750
Options (change) 300 300 300 9,450 8,775
Destination 795 795 795 650 650
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $29,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $26,345 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,467
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6118hp I4172hp 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$31,595$34,085$34,695$29,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features-1,525-1,525-1,6250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$32,560$33,070$29,200$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$2,125
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$26,345$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,461-1,461-1,5570-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,812$31,198$31,689$26,345$28,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$1,912

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr 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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
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
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   $550$550
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,890$4,990$3,365$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$1,525$1,625$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,461-1,461-1,5570-248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in97.1 in
Length191.6 in145.6 in
Width72.2 in66.3 in
Height58.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.924.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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