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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: $19,790

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,248

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $21,600
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $20,410
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Universal garage door opener 455 455 350
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo mat 70 70 95
Remote start 415 415 495
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Universal garage door opener 396 396 291
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Cargo mat 55 55 78
Remote start 360 360 410
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 3,535 2,330 1,360
Options (change) 3,070 2,021 1,125
Destination 670 670 895
Total Price $19,790 $19,925 $23,855
Total Invoice $18,248 $18,418 $22,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4164hp 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$19,790$19,925$23,855
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$19,725$20,000
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$18,248$18,418$22,430
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,248$18,233$18,805
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082018
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 
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$520$720$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,625

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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