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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $18,190 $30,954 $39,824
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Premium Navigation Package   4,500  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Premium Navigation Package   4,095  
Options (change) 3,550 4,500 0
Options (change) 3,095 4,095 0
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $23,400 $38,350 $43,850
Total Invoice $22,035 $35,899 $40,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,159
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6385hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 14528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,400$38,350$43,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$35,460$39,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600
Total Invoice$22,035$35,899$40,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$33,194$36,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,037

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201220112011
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
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$2,300$5,190$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20122011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182542%
Total Not Requested254058%

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