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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: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $15,995
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $15,230
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Universal garage door opener 455 455 70
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 1,000
Deluxe Package 395    
Sunroof 625 625  
Heated front seats 115 115  
4-speed automatic 815 815 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Universal garage door opener 396 396 55
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 870
Deluxe Package 344    
Sunroof 544 544  
Heated front seats 100 100  
4-speed automatic 709 709 960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
Options (change) 4,490 3,285 3,050
Options (change) 3,908 2,859 2,730
Destination 670 670 695
Total Price $20,745 $20,880 $19,740
Total Invoice $19,086 $19,256 $18,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year200820082010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,745$20,880$19,740
Adjustments for Features0-200-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$20,680$19,165
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$19,086$19,256$18,655
Adjustments for Features0-184-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,086$19,072$18,112
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,025$1,225$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-543

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in104.3 in
Length175.0 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height58.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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 devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested82594%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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