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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
Trim3.84.6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $43,000 $19,895
Base Invoice $30,954 $39,824 $18,510
Premium Package 2,500   1,300
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package 2,275   1,160
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Options (change) 2,500 0 3,350
Options (change) 2,275 0 2,990
Destination 850 850 675
Total Price $36,350 $43,850 $23,920
Total Invoice $34,079 $40,674 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,631
Model Year201120112008
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
Trim3.84.6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14528, 17360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,350$43,850$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,425-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$38,635$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,710$0
Total Invoice$34,079$40,674$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,273-4,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,806$35,837$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
Trim3.84.6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather accent trim$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$7,565$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$5,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-4,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelGenesisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.1 in
Length195.9 in186.4 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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