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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: $13,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,335

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $35,200 $47,400
Base Invoice $20,410 $32,996 $43,870
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Premium Package   4,400  
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo tray 67 80 80
Premium Package   4,004  
Options (change) 4,455 4,500 100
Options (change) 4,030 4,084 80
Destination 895 920 920
Total Price $26,950 $40,620 $48,420
Total Invoice $25,335 $38,000 $44,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,886
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4333hp V6429hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 14528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$26,950$40,620$48,420
Adjustments for Features-2350-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$40,620$45,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775
Total Invoice$25,335$38,000$44,870
Adjustments for Features-2210-2,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,114$38,000$42,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,067

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year201820142014
ModelForteGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
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
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,690$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2210-2,803

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182014
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.4,020 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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
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
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202554%
Total Not Requested174046%

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