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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,405 $22,422
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
Technology Package 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 250 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
Proximity key 250  
Interior trim, special color 100 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
Technology Package 1,610  
Universal garage door opener 230 291
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Rear spoiler 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
Proximity key 230  
Interior trim, special color 90 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Cold Weather Package 690  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 9,300 4,075
Options (change) 8,555 3,629
Destination 850 895
Total Price $36,350 $28,770
Total Invoice $33,810 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,350$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,905$28,770
Total Invoice$33,810$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,466$26,946

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,220$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelHardtopForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in171.3 in
Width68.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
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 Requested265064%
Total Not Requested150036%

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