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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: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForteHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $23,600
Base Invoice $17,710 $21,792
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Automatic headlights   250
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Automatic headlights   230
Center armrest(s), front row   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 1,750 6,300
Options (change) 1,525 5,795
Destination 750 795
Total Price $21,100 $30,695
Total Invoice $19,985 $28,382

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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: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,845
Model Year20122014
ModelForteHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4189hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/55-16
Total Price$21,100$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$27,935
Total Invoice$19,985$28,382
Adjustments for Features0-2,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$25,830

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122014
ModelForteHardtop
TrimKoup SXCooper S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Floor mats$75 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,995$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,552

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122014
ModelForteHardtop
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.2 in
Length176.4 in151.1 in
Width69.5 in68.0 in
Height55.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,831 lb.2,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.634.0 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%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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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