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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: $23,125

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,770

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,550 $21,950 $18,800
Base Invoice $16,695 $19,755 $17,900
Premium Package 1,250 1,250  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,250 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Fog lights 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 1,125 1,125  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package 1,125 1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Cold Weather Package 450 450  
Satellite radio 450 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Fog lights 225    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 8,750 8,250 3,550
Options (change) 7,875 7,425 3,095
Destination 650 650 775
Total Price $27,950 $30,850 $23,125
Total Invoice $25,220 $27,830 $21,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,381
Model Year200920092013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine118hp I4172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,950$30,850$23,125
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,765$29,190$23,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$25,220$27,830$21,770
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,151$26,333$21,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,182$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,580$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelHardtopForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in104.3 in
Length145.6 in176.4 in
Width66.3 in69.5 in
Height55.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested47527%
Total Not Requested130073%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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