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Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $26,200
Base Invoice $22,422 $24,405
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 250
Floor mats 125  
Interior trim, special color 0 100
Technology Package   1,750
John Cooper Works Interior Package   400
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   250
Rear spoiler   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 230
Floor mats 102  
Interior trim, special color 0 90
Technology Package   1,610
John Cooper Works Interior Package   370
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Proximity key   230
Rear spoiler   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   230
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690
Cold Weather Package   690
Options (change) 4,075 9,300
Options (change) 3,629 8,555
Destination 895 850
Total Price $28,770 $36,350
Total Invoice $26,946 $33,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year20182018
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4189hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/55-16
Total Price$28,770$36,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$34,905
Total Invoice$26,946$33,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$32,466

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182018
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$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, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182018
ModelForteHardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.1 in
Length171.3 in157.4 in
Width70.1 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.2,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested265064%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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