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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $38,000 $51,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $35,659 $47,665
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Options (change) 1,880 0 0
Options (change) 1,665 0 0
Destination 590 950 950
Total Price $21,570 $38,950 $52,450
Total Invoice $19,860 $36,609 $48,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,129
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4311hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6330, 7900, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,570$38,950$52,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,915-11,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$34,035$40,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,825
Total Invoice$19,860$36,609$48,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,620-10,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$31,989$37,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,883

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.85.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,040$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,620-10,743

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in118.5 in
Length185.8 in196.5 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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