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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: $22,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $18,550 $21,950
Base Invoice $17,520 $16,695 $19,755
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Convenience Package   1,250 1,250
Premium Package   1,250 1,250
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Fog lights   250  
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Convenience Package   1,125 1,125
Premium Package   1,125 1,125
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Fog lights   225  
Center armrest(s), front row   225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450 450
Heated front seats   450 450
Satellite radio   450 450
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Front sport buckets   225  
Options (change) 3,550 8,750 8,250
Options (change) 3,095 7,875 7,425
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $22,640 $27,950 $30,850
Total Invoice $21,310 $25,220 $27,830

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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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,832
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4118hp I4172hp 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$22,640$27,950$30,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$26,755$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425
Total Invoice$21,310$25,220$27,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,078-1,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,310$24,142$26,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,181

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201120092009
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$1,870$3,065$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078-1,507

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20112009
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
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%

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