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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Options (change) 3,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,990 0 0 0
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $23,920 $35,075 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $22,175 $32,945 $42,079 $43,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,723
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$23,920$35,075$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features0-50-6,115-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$35,025$39,260$41,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$6,235
Total Invoice$22,175$32,945$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features0-47-5,671-5,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$32,898$36,408$38,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,510$5,352

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimEX3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather accent trim  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,625$9,690$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$6,115$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-5,671-5,669

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in115.6 in
Length186.4 in196.3 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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