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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: $28,590

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $51,500 $23,090
Signature Package 4,000    
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Signature Package 3,640    
Cargo tray 80 80 67
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,100 100 4,505
Options (change) 3,720 80 4,072
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $43,050 $52,550 $28,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,733
Model Year201520152021
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V6420hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 14900, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$43,050$52,550$28,590
Adjustments for Features-2,700-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$46,625$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,275$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152021
ModelGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.85.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $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 climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,450$10,675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,529-5,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152021
ModelGenesisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.5 in106.3 in
Length196.5 in182.7 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Signature Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Lexicon, 900W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130035%
Total Not Requested240065%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested427596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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