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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelFocusForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,805 $17,600
Base Invoice $20,313 $16,760
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 795  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Navigation system 692  
Sunroof 692  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 1,590 2,750
Options (change) 1,384 2,400
Destination 795 750
Total Price $24,190 $21,100
Total Invoice $22,492 $19,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year20122012
ModelFocusForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,190$21,100
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$20,755
Total Invoice$22,492$19,910
Adjustments for Features0-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,492$19,584

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelFocusForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,080$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.5 in178.3 in
Width71.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,907 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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