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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,250 $37,250
Base Invoice $18,190 $30,243 $34,521
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Options (change) 1,750 0 0
Options (change) 1,525 0 0
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $21,600 $33,000 $38,000
Total Invoice $20,465 $30,993 $35,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,964
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,600$33,000$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$32,400$34,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$20,465$30,993$35,271
Adjustments for Features0-564-3,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,465$30,429$31,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,385

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201220092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather accent trim  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,750$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-564-3,457

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20122009
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.6 in
Length178.3 in195.9 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,749 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 in54.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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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