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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: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,000 $23,800
Base Invoice $20,782 $22,422
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Steering-linked headlights 100  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
White turn signals (optional) 100  
Convenience Package 750  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Interior trim, special color 250 0
Heated front seats 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Steering-linked headlights 90  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
White turn signals (optional) 90  
Convenience Package 675  
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Interior trim, special color 225 0
Heated front seats 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 9,550 4,075
Options (change) 8,595 3,629
Destination 700 895
Total Price $33,250 $28,770
Total Invoice $30,077 $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: $3,688
Model Year20112018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,250$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$28,175
Total Invoice$30,077$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,077$26,389

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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 
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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$4,080$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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 Capacity10.6 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested147536%

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