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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,950 $25,400 $17,495
Base Invoice $20,935 $23,415 $16,660
Universal garage door opener 250 250 70
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,000
Front sport buckets 300    
Proximity key 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 750 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener 230 230 55
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380 870
Front sport buckets 275    
Proximity key 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920  
Cold Weather Package 690 690  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 4,850 4,550 1,950
Options (change) 4,460 4,185 1,680
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $27,650 $30,800 $20,140
Total Invoice $26,245 $28,450 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,207
Model Year201720172010
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine134hp I3189hp 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$27,650$30,800$20,140
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$28,065$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0
Total Invoice$26,245$28,450$19,035
Adjustments for Features-2,003-2,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,242$25,924$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,682$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172010
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,705$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,003-2,5260

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172010
ModelHardtopForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.1 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in178.3 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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