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Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $42,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $39,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $68,750 $17,495
Base Invoice $57,454 $64,197 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 0 0 1,990
Options (change) 0 0 1,712
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $62,450 $69,700 $20,180
Total Invoice $58,404 $65,147 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,324
Model Year201620162010
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8429hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)598, 17598, 17?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$62,450$69,700$20,180
Adjustments for Features-13,915-17,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,535$51,935$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$58,404$65,147$19,067
Adjustments for Features-13,013-16,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,391$48,542$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,151$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162010
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation, 3 years$500$500 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$15,310$19,160$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,915$17,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,013-16,6050

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelEquusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.9 in104.3 in
Length203.1 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,450 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.7 ft3

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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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