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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,515 $23,225 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,681 $22,180 $18,190
Luxury Package 1,995    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package 1,495    
Cold Weather Package 645    
Cargo net 75 75 40
Sunroof 895 895 750
Navigation system   795  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Luxury Package 1,895    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package 1,420    
Cold Weather Package 612    
Cargo net 71 71 32
Sunroof 850 850 655
Navigation system   755  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 5,105 1,765 3,590
Options (change) 4,848 1,676 3,127
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $24,495 $25,865 $23,440
Total Invoice $23,404 $24,731 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year201620162012
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,495$25,865$23,440
Adjustments for Features0-325-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$25,540$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$23,404$24,731$22,067
Adjustments for Features0-311-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,404$24,420$21,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,505$1,830$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311-325

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,908 lb.2,708 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
Ford Focus SE

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested125040%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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