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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,095

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $16,660 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Sunroof 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180      
Universal garage door opener 70      
Cargo tray 75 100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 870      
Sunroof 610      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145      
Universal garage door opener 55      
Cargo tray 60 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,025 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,740 80 80 80
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $20,215 $35,175 $45,475 $47,475
Total Invoice $19,095 $33,025 $42,159 $43,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,048
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$20,215$35,175$45,475$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-8,070-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,215$33,170$37,405$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$6,235
Total Invoice$19,095$33,025$42,159$43,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,882-7,482-7,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,095$31,143$34,677$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,534$5,377

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather accent trim  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,120$4,125$10,190$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$8,070$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,882-7,482-7,479

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20102012
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.6 in
Length178.3 in196.3 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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