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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: $25,760

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,232

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $34,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $68,750 $19,500
Base Invoice $57,454 $64,197 $18,528
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     115
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 0 0 5,460
Options (change) 0 0 4,904
Destination 950 950 800
Total Price $62,450 $69,700 $25,760
Total Invoice $58,404 $65,147 $24,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,269
Model Year201620162014
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8429hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
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$25,760
Adjustments for Features-9,520-13,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,930$56,330$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$58,404$65,147$24,232
Adjustments for Features-8,903-12,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,501$52,650$24,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162014
ModelEquusEquusForte
TrimSignatureUltimateEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation, 3 years$500$500 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, 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 
Total Value of Features$12,345$16,195$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,520$13,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,903-12,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
ModelEquusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.9 in106.3 in
Length203.1 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,450 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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