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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: $22,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,555

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelForteHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $17,710 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
MINI Connected with navigation   1,500 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250 250
Fog lights   250    
Premium Package 2   1,250 1,250 1,250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   250 250 250
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655      
Technology Package 1,570      
MINI Connected with navigation   1,380 1,380 1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460 460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230 230 230
Fog lights   230    
Premium Package 2   1,150 1,150 1,150
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460 460 460
Proximity key   460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   230 230 230
Options (change) 3,550 7,250 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 3,095 6,670 6,210 6,210
Destination 750 795 795 795
Total Price $22,900 $27,745 $30,845 $37,645
Total Invoice $21,555 $25,672 $28,522 $34,777

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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: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year2012201320132013
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$22,900$27,745$30,845$37,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-1,670-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$26,550$29,175$35,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$9,425
Total Invoice$21,555$25,672$28,522$34,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,106-1,544-1,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,555$24,566$26,978$33,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,412$8,668

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2012201320132013
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
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$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$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$1,995$3,190$3,665$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$1,670$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106-1,544-1,543

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122013
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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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