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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: $4,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelFocusFocusForteForte
TrimSESESEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $22,090 $22,490
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Universal garage door opener 455 455 350 350
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Cargo mat 70 70 95 95
Remote start 415 415 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Heated front seats 115 115    
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Universal garage door opener 396 396 291 291
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Cargo mat 55 55 78 78
Remote start 360 360 410 410
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Heated front seats 100 100    
Floor mats     102 102
Rear spoiler     244  
Options (change) 3,535 2,330 1,360 1,065
Options (change) 3,070 2,021 1,125 881
Destination 670 670 965 965
Total Price $19,790 $19,925 $24,415 $24,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SES
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,628
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelFocusFocusForteForte
TrimSESESEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,790$19,925$24,415$24,520
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,855-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$19,725$20,560$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$755

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelFocusFocusForteForte
TrimSESESEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$520$720$4,375$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,855$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-330-241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in182.7 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height58.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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