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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: $19,040

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,641

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $17,395
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $16,570
SYNC 395    
Driver's Group 415    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 625 625  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Premium Package     950
SYNC 344    
Driver's Group 361    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 544 544  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 2,830 2,020 950
Options (change) 2,463 1,758 830
Destination 670 670 695
Total Price $19,085 $19,615 $19,040
Total Invoice $17,641 $18,155 $18,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year200820082011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
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)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,085$19,615$19,040
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,085$19,190$17,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$17,641$18,155$18,095
Adjustments for Features0-393-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,641$17,762$17,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$121$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,170$1,595$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-393-1,026

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
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.2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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