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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: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $23,100
Base Invoice $22,422 $20,872
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 250
Floor mats 125  
Interior trim, special color 0 250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
MINI Connected with navigation   1,750
Center armrest(s), front row   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Compass   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   250
Automatic climate control, front   500
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   500
Proximity key   500
Automatic headlights   250
Steering-linked headlights   100
White turn signals (optional)   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 225
Floor mats 102  
Interior trim, special color 0 225
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,125
Leather seating surfaces   1,350
MINI Connected with navigation   1,575
Center armrest(s), front row   225
Panoramic sunroof   900
Compass   90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   225
Automatic climate control, front   450
Xenon HID headlights   450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   450
Proximity key   450
Automatic headlights   225
Steering-linked headlights   90
White turn signals (optional)   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Cold Weather Package   675
Options (change) 4,075 10,550
Options (change) 3,629 9,495
Destination 895 700
Total Price $28,770 $34,350
Total Invoice $26,946 $31,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,491
Model Year20182012
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/55-16
Total Price$28,770$34,350
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,375$34,350
Total Invoice$26,946$31,067
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,576$31,067

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182012
ModelForteHardtop
TrimSXCooper S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182012
ModelForteHardtop
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in97.1 in
Length171.3 in145.6 in
Width70.1 in66.3 in
Height57.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 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 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft324.0 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested147536%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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