Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2018

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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopOptima
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $30,500
Base Invoice $20,872 $28,380
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected 1,000  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Compass 100  
Universal garage door opener 250 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Interior trim, special color 250 0
Automatic headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected 900  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Compass 90  
Universal garage door opener 225 291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Interior trim, special color 225 0
Automatic headlights 225  
Proximity key 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Cold Weather Package 675  
Options (change) 15,850 350
Options (change) 14,265 291
Destination 700 895
Total Price $39,650 $31,745
Total Invoice $35,837 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,284
Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopOptima
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,650$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$28,510
Total Invoice$35,837$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,837$26,553

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopOptima
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelHardtopOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.4 in
Length145.6 in191.1 in
Width66.3 in73.2 in
Height55.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
Body kit0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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