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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,735

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $20,900
Base Invoice $22,422 $18,892
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cold Weather Package   300
Premium Package   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,300
John Cooper Works Package   6,300
Sport Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Convenience Package   400
Center armrest(s), front row   200
Satellite radio   499
Navigation system   1,700
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cold Weather Package   270
Premium Package   1,260
Leather seating surfaces   1,170
John Cooper Works Package   5,355
Sport Package   1,260
Metallic paint (extra cost)   405
Convenience Package   360
Center armrest(s), front row   180
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,530
Options (change) 4,075 13,949
Options (change) 3,629 12,239
Destination 895 550
Total Price $28,770 $35,399
Total Invoice $26,946 $31,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,376
Model Year20182006
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4207hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,770$35,399
Adjustments for Features-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$35,399
Total Invoice$26,946$31,681
Adjustments for Features-2,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,305$31,681

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182006
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,800$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182006
ModelForteHardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in97.1 in
Length171.3 in143.1 in
Width70.1 in66.5 in
Height57.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft325.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested235057%
Total Not Requested180043%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%
John Cooper Works Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip front differential500No
supercharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
207 hp@6950
180 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hood stripes0No
205/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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