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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $36,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $34,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimSXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $59,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $18,000 $55,134 $61,644
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Options (change) 3,590 0 0
Options (change) 3,127 0 0
Destination 695 900 900
Total Price $23,180 $59,900 $66,900
Total Invoice $21,822 $56,034 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,254
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimSXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6608, 17608, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$23,180$59,900$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-10,645-13,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$49,255$53,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,750
Total Invoice$21,822$56,034$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-9,958-12,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$46,076$49,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,478

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimSXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, right second row seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,750$13,395$16,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,645$13,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,958-12,990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20112012
ModelForteEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in119.9 in
Length178.3 in203.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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