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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: $26,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $33,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $31,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $59,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $18,432 $55,134 $61,644
Premium Package 2,700    
UVO Package 900    
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo mat 95    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50    
Premium Package 2,441    
UVO Package 837    
Technology Package 2,167    
Cargo mat 78    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42    
Options (change) 6,260 0 0
Options (change) 5,658 0 0
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $26,475 $59,900 $66,900
Total Invoice $24,915 $56,034 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,093
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
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$26,475$59,900$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-8,580-11,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$51,320$55,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,750
Total Invoice$24,915$56,034$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-8,026-11,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,915$48,008$51,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,476

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year201520122012
ModelForteEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
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  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, right second row seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat  $150
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,225$11,805$15,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,580$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,026-11,060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20152012
ModelForteEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in119.9 in
Length179.5 in203.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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