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Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,710

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,049

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESESSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $30,500
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $28,380
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  
Remote start 415 415 425
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Sunroof 625 625  
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  
Remote start 360 360 353
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Sunroof 544 544  
Options (change) 4,455 3,250 775
Options (change) 3,871 2,822 644
Destination 670 670 895
Total Price $20,710 $20,845 $32,170
Total Invoice $19,049 $19,219 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,532
Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESESSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16235/45-18
Total Price$20,710$20,845$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$20,645$24,265
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$19,049$19,219$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-184-7,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,049$19,035$22,567
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESESSX
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
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
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,870$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-7,352

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelFocusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in191.1 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height58.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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