Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018

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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: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,200 $23,800
Base Invoice $19,162 $22,422
Convenience Package 1,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 300  
Premium Package 1,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Stability control 500  
Xenon HID headlights 550  
HD radio 500  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Convenience Package 1,260  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,215  
Cold Weather Package 270  
Premium Package 1,260  
Navigation system 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 405  
Stability control 450  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
HD radio 450  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 10,050 4,075
Options (change) 9,045 3,629
Destination 650 895
Total Price $31,900 $28,770
Total Invoice $28,857 $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: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,733
Model Year20072018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,900$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$26,825
Total Invoice$28,857$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,857$25,124

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
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
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Total Value of Features$3,430$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelHardtopForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in106.3 in
Length145.6 in171.3 in
Width66.3 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested120072%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 Requested252561%
Total Not Requested162539%

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