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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $21,950 $25,400
Base Invoice $18,670 $20,935 $23,415
Technology Package 1,800 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Proximity key   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Front sport buckets   300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Rear spoiler     250
Technology Package 1,570 1,840 1,840
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Proximity key   230 230
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
Front sport buckets   275  
Panoramic sunroof   920 920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 3,550 6,350 6,300
Options (change) 3,095 5,840 5,795
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $23,900 $29,150 $32,550
Total Invoice $22,515 $27,625 $30,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,830
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
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$23,900$29,150$32,550
Adjustments for Features0-295-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$28,855$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$22,515$27,625$30,060
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$27,345$29,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201220172017
ModelForteHardtopHardtop
TrimSXCooperCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,570$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,034

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20122017
ModelForteHardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.1 in
Length170.9 in157.4 in
Width69.9 in68.0 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%

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%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested90066%
Total Not Requested46534%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested90066%
Total Not Requested46534%

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