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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $38,000 $51,500
Base Invoice $18,000 $35,659 $47,665
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Options (change) 3,665 100 100
Options (change) 3,187 80 80
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $23,255 $39,050 $52,550
Total Invoice $21,882 $36,689 $48,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,670
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4311hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6330, 7900, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,255$39,050$52,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$36,775$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,925
Total Invoice$21,882$36,689$48,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,137-8,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$34,552$40,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,942

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201120152015
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.85.0
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, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,700$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,137-8,201

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20112015
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in118.5 in
Length178.3 in196.5 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 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-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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