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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $51,500 $19,100
Base Invoice $35,659 $47,665 $18,190
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 100 100 3,665
Options (change) 80 80 3,187
Destination 950 950 750
Total Price $39,050 $52,550 $23,515
Total Invoice $36,689 $48,695 $22,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,472
Model Year201520152012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V6420hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 7900, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$39,050$52,550$23,515
Adjustments for Features-2,225-8,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$43,750$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,925$0
Total Invoice$36,689$48,695$22,127
Adjustments for Features-2,090-8,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,599$40,541$22,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,942$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0SX
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 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,700$12,275$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$8,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,090-8,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelGenesisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.5 in104.3 in
Length196.5 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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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-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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