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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: $26,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,807

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $18,993 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Premium Plus Package 2,000      
Premium Package 3,000 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo tray 80 100 100 100
Premium Plus Package 1,796      
Premium Package 2,717 4,368    
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 93      
Cargo tray 67 80 80 80
Options (change) 5,545 4,900 100 100
Options (change) 4,964 4,448 80 80
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $26,385 $39,975 $45,475 $47,475
Total Invoice $24,807 $37,393 $42,159 $43,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,122
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 14528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$26,385$39,975$45,475$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-4,215-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,385$38,410$41,260$43,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$24,807$37,393$42,159$43,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,464-3,908-3,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,807$35,929$38,251$40,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,322$4,164

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 $150$150
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather accent trim $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,590$7,240$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$4,215$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,464-3,908-3,906

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20162012
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in196.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,825 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 in54.9 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested327597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested209050%

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