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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: $20,340

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,235

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,400 $23,000 $17,695
Base Invoice $17,542 $20,782 $16,860
Convenience Package 1,250 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,000
Front sport buckets 250    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500  
Fog lights 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Convenience Package 1,125 1,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350 870
Front sport buckets 225    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450  
Fog lights 225    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 6,000 5,500 1,950
Options (change) 5,400 4,950 1,680
Destination 700 700 695
Total Price $26,100 $29,200 $20,340
Total Invoice $23,642 $26,432 $19,235

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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: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,985
Model Year201120112010
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine121hp I4181hp 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$26,100$29,200$20,340
Adjustments for Features-1,570-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$27,155$20,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0
Total Invoice$23,642$26,432$19,235
Adjustments for Features-1,422-1,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,220$24,581$19,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,361$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112010
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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$3,365$3,840$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,422-1,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112010
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.2,717 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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