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Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,415

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,792

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $19,500
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $18,528
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo mat 70 70 95
Universal garage door opener 455 455  
Remote start 415 415 495
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Sunroof 625 625  
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Rear spoiler     295
Floor mats     115
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Cargo mat 55 55 78
Universal garage door opener 396 396  
Remote start 360 360 410
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Sunroof 544 544  
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Rear spoiler     244
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 4,160 2,955 3,900
Options (change) 3,614 2,565 3,442
Destination 670 670 800
Total Price $20,415 $20,550 $24,200
Total Invoice $18,792 $18,962 $22,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58
Model Year200820082014
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,415$20,550$24,200
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,415$20,350$19,895
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$18,792$18,962$22,770
Adjustments for Features0-185-4,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,792$18,777$18,719
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082014
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$395$595$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-4,051

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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