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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelHardtopOptimaOptima
TrimCooper SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $20,872 $25,763 $32,963
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750    
Center armrest(s), front row 250    
John Cooper Works 6,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Compass 100    
Universal garage door opener 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250    
Automatic climate control, front 500    
Proximity key 500    
Automatic headlights 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575    
Center armrest(s), front row 225    
John Cooper Works 6,120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Xenon HID headlights 450    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450    
Compass 90    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225    
Automatic climate control, front 450    
Proximity key 450    
Automatic headlights 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Cold Weather Package 675    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 16,150 5,600 0
Options (change) 14,535 5,188 0
Destination 700 800 800
Total Price $39,950 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $36,107 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,716
Model Year201220142014
ModelHardtopOptimaOptima
TrimCooper SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,950$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,950$31,380$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$36,107$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-3,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,107$29,391$30,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$753

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220142014
ModelHardtopOptimaOptima
TrimCooper SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,730$5,250$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360-3,619

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelHardtopOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.0 in
Length145.6 in190.7 in
Width66.3 in72.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested27595%
Total Not Requested155%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested175053%

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