Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2018 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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.

Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,740

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanCountrymanForteForte
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,600 $31,200 $37,800 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,770 $29,005 $35,075 $20,966 $22,422
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,250        
Universal garage door opener 250 250 250 350 350
Power front seats 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 300        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300 300    
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
John Cooper Works Interior Package   400      
Rear spoiler   250      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     500    
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Floor mats       125 125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,150        
Universal garage door opener 230 230 230 291 291
Power front seats 1,150 1,150 1,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 1,380    
Front sport buckets 275        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275 275    
Cold Weather Package 690 690      
John Cooper Works Interior Package   370      
Rear spoiler   230      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     460    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Floor mats       102 102
Options (change) 6,100 5,450 4,300 4,075 4,075
Options (change) 5,610 5,015 3,955 3,629 3,629
Destination 850 850 850 895 895
Total Price $33,550 $37,500 $42,950 $27,070 $28,770
Total Invoice $31,230 $34,870 $39,880 $25,490 $26,946

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mini Countryman dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,386
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanCountrymanForteForte
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4228hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/50-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,550$37,500$42,950$27,070$28,770
Adjustments for Features-380-2,105-2,9800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$35,395$39,970$27,070$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$6,800$0$1,425
Total Invoice$31,230$34,870$39,880$25,490$26,946
Adjustments for Features-354-1,957-2,7670-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,876$32,913$37,113$25,490$26,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,037$6,237$0$1,198

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCountrymanCountrymanCountrymanForteForte
TrimCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$7,130$8,005$5,025$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$2,105$2,980$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-354-1,957-2,7670-258

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCountrymanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length169.8 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height61.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.6 ft356.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested277565%
Total Not Requested147535%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested147536%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mini models.