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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: $20,340

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,235

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,695 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $16,860 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,500
Sunroof 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 250 250 250
Universal garage door opener 70     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250 250
Fog lights   250    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Front sport buckets   250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces 870 1,380 1,380 1,380
Sunroof 610      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 230 230 230
Universal garage door opener 55     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Center armrest(s), front row   230 230 230
Fog lights   230    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460 460 460
Proximity key   460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Front sport buckets   230    
Panoramic sunroof   920 920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   230 230 230
Options (change) 1,950 5,750 5,250 5,500
Options (change) 1,680 5,290 4,830 5,060
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $20,340 $26,245 $29,345 $36,395
Total Invoice $19,235 $24,292 $27,142 $33,627

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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: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,340$26,245$29,345$36,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-1,670-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,340$25,050$27,675$34,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$9,575
Total Invoice$19,235$24,292$27,142$33,627
Adjustments for Features0-1,106-1,545-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,235$23,186$25,597$31,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,411$8,806

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$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$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,770$2,965$3,440$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$1,670$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106-1,545-1,635

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20102013
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

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

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 John Cooper Works

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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