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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
Trim3.85.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $46,800 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,070 $43,320 $24,760
Premium Package 4,800   2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Limited Package     3,300
Premium Package 4,368   2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 4,800 0 7,650
Options (change) 4,368 0 6,822
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $39,895 $47,695 $34,900
Total Invoice $37,333 $44,215 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,122
Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
Trim3.85.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6429hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14528, 17550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,895$47,695$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$44,770$33,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$37,333$44,215$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,712-1,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,333$41,503$31,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132012
ModelGenesisGenesisOptima
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather accent trim$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$8,465$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,712-1,121

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelGenesisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.0 in
Length196.3 in190.7 in
Width74.4 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested184044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested188063%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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