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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: $22,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,500 $23,100 $18,395
Base Invoice $17,632 $20,872 $17,520
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Automatic climate control, front 500 500  
Automatic headlights 250 250  
Fog lights 250    
Proximity key 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 250    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Automatic climate control, front 450 450  
Automatic headlights 225 225  
Fog lights 225    
Proximity key 450 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front sport buckets 225    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 8,000 7,500 3,550
Options (change) 7,200 6,750 3,095
Destination 700 700 695
Total Price $28,200 $31,300 $22,640
Total Invoice $25,532 $28,322 $21,310

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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: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,027
Model Year201220122011
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$28,200$31,300$22,640
Adjustments for Features-1,320-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$29,505$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0
Total Invoice$25,532$28,322$21,310
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,337$26,698$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,361$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122011
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
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 
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
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$3,290$3,765$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,195-1,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
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

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 streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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 streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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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