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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: $959

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,780 $18,780 $15,995
Base Invoice $17,489 $17,489 $15,230
Universal garage door opener 399 399 70
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 810   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener 342 342 55
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
Leather seating surfaces 704   870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 2,004 1,194 3,050
Options (change) 1,738 1,034 2,730
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $21,509 $20,699 $19,740
Total Invoice $19,952 $19,248 $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: $1,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year201020102010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,509$20,699$19,740
Adjustments for Features-2000-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,309$20,699$19,195
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0
Total Invoice$19,952$19,248$18,655
Adjustments for Features-1860-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,766$19,248$18,140
Cost Above Minimum$518$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102010
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$855$655$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-515

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
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 Weight2,623 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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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