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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $32,250 $37,250
Base Invoice $18,432 $30,243 $34,521
Premium Package 2,700 2,000  
UVO Package 900    
Technology Package 2,400 4,000 4,000
Floor mats 115    
235/50VR18   1,000  
Premium Package 2,441 1,820  
UVO Package 837    
Technology Package 2,167 3,640 3,640
Floor mats 93    
235/50VR18   910  
Options (change) 6,115 7,000 4,000
Options (change) 5,538 6,370 3,640
Destination 825 750 750
Total Price $26,330 $40,000 $42,000
Total Invoice $24,795 $37,363 $38,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,639
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,330$40,000$42,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$37,935$39,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$24,795$37,363$38,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,929-2,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,795$35,434$36,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,101

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201520092009
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather accent trim $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$2,825$4,890$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929-2,376

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20152009
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in195.9 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
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 streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested91535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested187563%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested91535%

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