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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: $20,270

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,180

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,695 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $16,860 $17,632 $20,872
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,500 1,500
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Fog lights   250  
Proximity key   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Front sport buckets   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 870 1,350 1,350
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 225 225
Bluetooth cell phone link   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Fog lights   225  
Proximity key   450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Heated front seats   450 450
Front sport buckets   225  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Options (change) 1,880 6,000 5,500
Options (change) 1,625 5,400 4,950
Destination 695 700 700
Total Price $20,270 $26,200 $29,300
Total Invoice $19,180 $23,732 $26,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,311
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$20,270$26,200$29,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$24,830$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$19,180$23,732$26,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,241-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,180$22,491$24,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,361

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201020122012
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,695$3,065$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20102012
ModelForteHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in97.1 in
Length176.4 in145.6 in
Width69.5 in66.3 in
Height55.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.624.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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