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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $33,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $30,954 $39,824
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000 8,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350    
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727 7,280  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291    
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,350 8,000 0
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,018 7,280 0
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $34,745 $41,850 $43,850
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,841 $32,293 $39,084 $40,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,022
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4290hp V6385hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,235$36,786$34,745$41,850$43,850
Adjustments for Features-2,135-1,835-2,4000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$34,951$32,345$41,850$43,650
Cost Above Minimum$2,755$2,606$0$0$1,800
Total Invoice$34,556$33,841$32,293$39,084$40,674
Adjustments for Features-1,981-1,688-2,2310-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,575$32,153$30,062$39,084$40,488
Cost Above Minimum$2,513$2,091$0$0$1,404

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaGenesisGenesis
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.84.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather accent trim   $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Metal pedals  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,525$8,225$8,790$6,390$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$1,835$2,400$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,981-1,688-2,2310-186

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.6 in
Length191.1 in195.9 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested75013%
Total Not Requested522587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested60010%
Total Not Requested522590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested382564%
Total Not Requested219036%

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