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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: $26,950

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,335

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $20,410 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo tray 80 100 100 100
Premium Package   4,800    
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo tray 67 80 80 80
Premium Package   4,368    
Options (change) 4,455 4,900 100 100
Options (change) 4,030 4,448 80 80
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $26,950 $39,975 $45,475 $47,475
Total Invoice $25,335 $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: $13,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,279
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelForteGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$26,950$39,975$45,475$47,475
Adjustments for Features-2350-2,650-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$39,975$42,825$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$25,335$37,393$42,159$43,999
Adjustments for Features-2210-2,457-2,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,114$37,393$39,702$41,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,309$4,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2018201220122012
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  
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
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   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $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
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$4,925$4,690$7,340$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$2,650$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2210-2,457-2,456

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182012
ModelForteGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in196.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested332574%
Total Not Requested115026%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested214051%

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