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MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison

MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison:
MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison:

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For the MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Cooper vs. Beetle Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Cooper and Beetle will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the MINI Cooper S's price is $1,511 lower than the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Cooper vs. Beetle Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the MINI Cooper S, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $495 adjustment for the MINI Cooper S's additional features, the MINI Cooper S is $1,511 less than the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: MINI Cooper S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,008
Model Year20062012
ModelCooperBeetle
TrimSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price29,84930,865
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,35430,865
Total Invoice27,00129,561
Adjustments for Features-4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,55329,561

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Invoice Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Price Comparison (MSRP): MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: MINI Cooper S
Difference: 1,016
Lowest Total Invoice: MINI Cooper S
Difference: 2,560
Model Year20062012
ModelCooperBeetle
TrimSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price20,90023,395
Base Invoice18,89222,459
Leather seating surfaces1,300 
Cold Weather Package300 
6-speed shiftable automatic1,350 
Metallic paint (extra cost)450 
Fog lights150 
Premium Package1,400 
Stability control500 
Xenon HID headlights5501,000
Navigation system1,700 
Center armrest(s), front row200 
Satellite radio499 
Navigation Package 1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000
6-speed automated manual 1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0
Leather seating surfaces 0
Cold Weather Package 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Fog lights 0
Premium Package 0
Stability control 0
Xenon HID headlights 860
Navigation system 0
Center armrest(s), front row 0
Satellite radio 0
Navigation Package 1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880
6-speed automated manual 1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0
Total options8,3996,700
Total options7,5596,332
Destination550770
Total Price29,84930,865
Total Invoice27,00129,561

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Features Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelCooperBeetle
TrimSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $150
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4480

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Specifications Comparison: MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelCooperBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in99.9 in
Length143.1 in168.4 in
Width66.5 in71.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		25.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control250Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested140073%

Option Package Details
Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio100No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the MINI Cooper

Price of the MINI Cooper: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Seems reasonably priced for a very sporty car
Price of the MINI Cooper: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 It is expensive compared to similar vehicles. The build quality is better so I guess that is what you are paying for.
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 No bargaining. Pricey with options
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Looking at the current cost of an S, it is far less of a value then when I bought mine. A comparable car to mine has risen in cost by roughly $3K+. Today at 28k with options lsd, xenons, leather and a few babbles it simply is too dear.
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Slightly overpriced compared to Civic, VW GTI, etc.
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 The MINI is considered a "premium" car and the pricing reflects that.

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