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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,475

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,095

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $46,800 $19,100
Base Invoice $32,070 $43,320 $18,190
Premium Package 4,800    
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 4,368    
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,900 100 3,625
Options (change) 4,448 80 3,155
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $39,995 $47,795 $23,475
Total Invoice $37,413 $44,295 $22,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,474
Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6429hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14528, 17?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$39,995$47,795$23,475
Adjustments for Features-3,040-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,955$41,830$23,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$37,413$44,295$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,844-5,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,569$38,767$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,198$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0 R-SpecSX
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 $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app $25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather accent trim$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$8,265$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,844-5,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelGenesisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.3 in
Length196.3 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182544%
Total Not Requested234056%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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