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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,600 $26,200 $19,800
Base Invoice $21,090 $24,405 $18,860
Technology Package 1,750 1,750 1,800
Cold Weather Package 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Front sport buckets 300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler   250  
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package 1,610 1,610 1,570
Cold Weather Package 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460 460  
Proximity key 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380 1,380  
Front sport buckets 275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275 275  
Panoramic sunroof 920 920  
Rear spoiler   230  
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 6,350 6,300 3,550
Options (change) 5,840 5,795 3,095
Destination 850 850 775
Total Price $29,800 $33,350 $24,125
Total Invoice $27,780 $31,050 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,889
Model Year201820182013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp I3189hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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$29,800$33,350$24,125
Adjustments for Features-1,245-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$31,280$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$27,780$31,050$22,730
Adjustments for Features-1,161-1,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,619$29,123$22,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
ModelHardtopHardtopForte
TrimCooperCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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$4,370$5,195$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,161-1,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelHardtopForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in170.9 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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