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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: $26,215

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,627

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,600 $20,590
Base Invoice $21,792 $19,428
Cold Weather Package 600  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Proximity key 500  
Rearview camera 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Wired Package 1,750  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package 550  
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Proximity key 460  
Rearview camera 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Automatic headlights 230  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 940
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
CD changer, in-dash 460  
Wired Package 1,610  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   1,717
Options (change) 12,050 4,800
Options (change) 11,085 4,374
Destination 795 825
Total Price $36,445 $26,215
Total Invoice $33,672 $24,627

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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: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,763
Model Year20142015
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine189hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,445$26,215
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$26,215
Total Invoice$33,672$24,627
Adjustments for Features-2,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,390$24,627

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,995$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
ModelHardtopForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.2 in106.3 in
Length151.1 in178.3 in
Width68.0 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,795 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested82579%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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