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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: $28,645

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,844

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,792 $22,422
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Navigation system 750  
Visual Boost 500  
Universal garage door opener 250 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Automatic headlights 250  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Rearview camera 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Interior trim, special color 100 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
Automatic climate control, front 460  
Navigation system 690  
Visual Boost 460  
Universal garage door opener 230 291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Rear spoiler 230  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
Heated front seats 460  
Proximity key 460  
Automatic headlights 230  
Center armrest(s), front row 230  
Rearview camera 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Interior trim, special color 90 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Options (change) 11,550 3,950
Options (change) 10,625 3,527
Destination 795 895
Total Price $35,945 $28,645
Total Invoice $33,212 $26,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,864
Model Year20142018
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$35,945$28,645
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,400$28,645
Total Invoice$33,212$26,844
Adjustments for Features-5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,708$26,844

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
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 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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$5,520$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5040

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelHardtopForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in106.3 in
Length151.1 in171.3 in
Width68.0 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,795 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Visual Boost
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested265064%
Total Not Requested150036%

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