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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: $26,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $20,900
Base Invoice $24,405 $19,717
John Cooper Works Interior Package 400  
Technology Package 1,750 1,800
Cold Weather Package 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 250  
Proximity key 250  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   115
John Cooper Works Interior Package 370  
Technology Package 1,610 1,624
Cold Weather Package 690  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Rear spoiler 230  
Proximity key 230  
Universal garage door opener 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 941
Satellite radio - one year subscription 275  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 690  
Panoramic sunroof 920  
Premium Package   1,986
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 9,200 5,115
Options (change) 8,465 4,644
Destination 850 800
Total Price $36,250 $26,815
Total Invoice $33,720 $25,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,889
Model Year20182014
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine189hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,250$26,815
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,455$26,815
Total Invoice$33,720$25,161
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,050$25,161

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelHardtopForte
TrimCooper SSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,120$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelHardtopForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.1 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in171.3 in
Width68.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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