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Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCountrymanForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $19,600
Base Invoice $23,727 $18,670
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Premium Package 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Premium Package 1,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Heated front seats 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Proximity key 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 8,000 3,550
Options (change) 7,360 3,095
Destination 795 750
Total Price $34,495 $23,900
Total Invoice $31,882 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,907
Model Year20142012
ModelCountrymanForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,495$23,900
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$23,900
Total Invoice$31,882$22,515
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,422$22,515

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Features Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelCountrymanForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,405$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Countryman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelCountrymanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.2 in104.3 in
Length161.7 in170.9 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Countryman Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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