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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: $27,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $25,400
Base Invoice $19,811 $23,415
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,250
Universal garage door opener 350 250
Floor mats 115  
Cold Weather Package   750
Technology Package   2,000
John Cooper Works Interior Package   400
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   250
Rear spoiler   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929 1,150
Universal garage door opener 291 230
Floor mats 93  
Cold Weather Package   690
Technology Package   1,840
John Cooper Works Interior Package   370
Leather seating surfaces   1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460
Proximity key   230
Rear spoiler   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   230
Panoramic sunroof   920
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275
Options (change) 5,665 8,700
Options (change) 5,176 8,005
Destination 850 850
Total Price $27,505 $34,950
Total Invoice $25,837 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year20162017
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4189hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/55-16
Total Price$27,505$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$34,055
Total Invoice$25,837$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,837$31,444

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20162017
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 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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20162017
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested337573%
Total Not Requested125027%

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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%
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%

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