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Mini Roadster vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelRoadsterOptimaOptima
TrimJohn Cooper WorksSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $32,547 $27,865 $33,435
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Steering-linked headlights 100    
Proximity key 500    
Power-folding mirrors 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Interior trim, special color 250   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,380    
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Steering-linked headlights 90    
Proximity key 460    
Power-folding mirrors 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Interior trim, special color 230   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230    
Options (change) 7,600 0 0
Options (change) 6,990 0 0
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $44,700 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $40,387 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,619
Model Year201520162016
ModelRoadsterOptimaOptima
TrimJohn Cooper WorksSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,700$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features-1,1650-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$30,790$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$40,387$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features-1,0530-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,334$28,715$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520162016
ModelRoadsterOptimaOptima
TrimJohn Cooper WorksSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Convertible top$3000  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0 $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,705$5,540$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0530-4,600

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
ModelRoadsterOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.1 in110.4 in
Length146.8 in191.1 in
Width66.3 in73.2 in
Height54.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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