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Side-by-side guide

VDL-90 vs Mini 40

VDL-90 and Mini 40 are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

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Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecVDL-90Mini 40
Starting price$28,889$85,000
Square feet225 sq ft480 sq ft
BedroomsN/A2
BathroomsN/AN/A
Sleeps34
LoftN/AN/A
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationN/ATrailer
BuilderKaldeesMinimaliste

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose VDL-90 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.

Choose Mini 40 if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.
VDL-90

$28,889

VDL-90

Kaldees

225 sq ftSleeps 3
Mini 40

$85,000

Mini 40

Minimaliste

480 sq ft2 bdSleeps 4

Key differences

  • VDL-90 starts about $56,111 lower than Mini 40.
  • Mini 40 offers roughly 255 more square feet than VDL-90.
  • VDL-90 and Mini 40 come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

VDL-90

VDL-90 Pros

  • • Lower starting price by about $56,111.
  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

VDL-90 Cons

  • • Less interior space, with roughly 255 sq ft less room.
  • • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.

Mini 40

Mini 40 Pros

  • • More interior space, with roughly 255 sq ft more room.
  • • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.

Mini 40 Cons

  • • Higher starting price by about $56,111.
  • • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Builder details

Builder relationship

VDL-90 is built by Kaldees, while Mini 40 comes from Minimaliste. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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Related alternatives

If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

Best alternatives to VDL-90Best alternatives to Mini 40
TSE-211
Tiny Home
200 sq ft

Tiny Home by Kaldees, 200 sq ft, starting around $12,100.

Mini 35
Tiny Home
420 sq ft1 bdSleeps 3

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 420 sq ft, 1 bedroom, sleeps 3, starting around $85,000.