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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,850

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $23,400 $27,400
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
Cornering lights   250 250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Electronic systems calibration selector   500  
Fog lights   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250 250
Rear spoiler     250
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
Cornering lights   230 230
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690 690
Adaptive dampers - electrical   460 460
Heated front seats   460 460
Electronic systems calibration selector   460  
Fog lights   230  
Panoramic sunroof   920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   230 230
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 0 8,600 7,800
Options (change) 0 7,910 7,175
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $37,940 $32,850 $36,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,078
Model Year202120212021
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$37,940$32,850$36,050
Adjustments for Features-2,3200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$32,850$35,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year202120212021
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIHardtopHardtop
TrimGTI AutobahnCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$7,050$4,730$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-610-113

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20212021
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIHardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.1 in
Length167.6 in157.4 in
Width70.8 in68.0 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.2,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft340.7 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 buckets100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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