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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: $26,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,900 $25,100
Base Invoice $19,717 $23,122
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 2,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,250
Floor mats 115  
Cold Weather Package   650
John Cooper Works Interior Package   400
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Universal garage door opener   250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Rearview camera   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   250
CD changer, in-dash   500
Wired Package   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   750
Technology Package 1,624  
Premium Package 1,986  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941 1,150
Floor mats 93  
Cold Weather Package   600
John Cooper Works Interior Package   370
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Proximity key   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230
Universal garage door opener   230
Sport suspension (upgrade)   460
Rearview camera   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Rear spoiler   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   230
CD changer, in-dash   460
Wired Package   1,610
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   690
Options (change) 5,115 11,350
Options (change) 4,644 10,445
Destination 800 850
Total Price $26,815 $37,300
Total Invoice $25,161 $34,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,900
Model Year20142015
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/55-16
Total Price$26,815$37,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$35,830
Total Invoice$25,161$34,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,161$33,061

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20142015
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
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 changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,356

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20142015
ModelForteHardtop
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.1 in
Length171.3 in157.4 in
Width70.1 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.2,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft340.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

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