Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2015 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008

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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: $30,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,470

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $6,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $16,245 $19,080
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 250  
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,250 1,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
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  
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,125 1,125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
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) 2,650 2,650 2,650 11,750 11,000
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 10,575 9,900
Destination 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $30,450 $32,850
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $27,470 $29,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,491
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$30,450$32,850
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,775-2,8750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$34,620$36,590$30,450$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$2,125
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$27,470$29,630
Adjustments for Features-2,645-2,646-2,7420-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,961$33,008$34,897$27,470$29,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,936$0$1,912

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatHardtopHardtop
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25  
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
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
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, 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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
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$6,140$6,140$6,240$3,365$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$2,775$2,875$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,645-2,646-2,7420-248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,173 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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