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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaGenesis
TrimSX4.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $37,250
Base Invoice $24,760 $34,521
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Technology Package   4,000
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Technology Package   3,640
Options (change) 7,650 4,000
Options (change) 6,822 3,640
Destination 750 750
Total Price $34,900 $42,000
Total Invoice $32,332 $38,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,310
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaGenesis
TrimSX4.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4375hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,900$42,000
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$41,710
Total Invoice$32,332$38,911
Adjustments for Features0-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$38,642

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaGenesis
TrimSX4.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather accent trim $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in115.6 in
Length190.7 in195.9 in
Width72.1 in73.4 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested215572%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested91535%

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