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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHardtopHardtopOptima
TrimCooperCooper SEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,100 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,632 $20,872 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Rear spoiler 250   200
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Fog lights 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250  
Power-folding mirrors 500 500  
Compass 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Rear spoiler 225   160
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Fog lights 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225  
Power-folding mirrors 450 450  
Compass 90 90  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 6,100 5,350 2,150
Options (change) 5,490 4,815 1,900
Destination 700 700 675
Total Price $26,300 $29,150 $22,720
Total Invoice $23,822 $26,387 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,597
Model Year201220122008
ModelHardtopHardtopOptima
TrimCooperCooper SEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine121hp I4181hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$26,300$29,150$22,720
Adjustments for Features-155-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,145$28,720$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$23,822$26,387$21,085
Adjustments for Features-140-3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,682$25,998$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,316$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122008
ModelHardtopHardtopOptima
TrimCooperCooper SEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,630$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-3890

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelHardtopOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in107.1 in
Length145.6 in186.4 in
Width66.3 in71.1 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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