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Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,700

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,595

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $24,760 $16,245 $19,080
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,500 1,500
Automatic climate control, front   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Xenon HID headlights   500 500
Stability control   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500  
Rear spoiler   250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   250 250
Wood trim   250 250
HD radio   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Body kit   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250 1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Cold Weather Package   450 450
Convenience Package   1,350 1,350
Automatic climate control, front   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225 225
Xenon HID headlights   450 450
Stability control   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450  
Rear spoiler   225  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   225 225
Wood trim   225 225
HD radio   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Body kit   1,125 1,125
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription   900 900
Options (change) 7,650 13,000 12,000
Options (change) 6,822 11,700 10,800
Destination 750 650 650
Total Price $34,900 $31,700 $33,850
Total Invoice $32,332 $28,595 $30,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$34,900$31,700$33,850
Adjustments for Features-2,8950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$31,700$33,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$32,332$28,595$30,530
Adjustments for Features-2,6820-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,650$28,595$30,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,687

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription $550$550
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,300$2,405$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6820-248

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in97.1 in
Length190.7 in145.6 in
Width72.1 in66.3 in
Height57.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.424.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150550%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested62593%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
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 seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%
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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