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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: $21,189

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $8,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $26,500
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $24,760
Universal garage door opener 399 399  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
Premium Package     2,950
Universal garage door opener 342 342  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 1,604 794 2,950
Options (change) 1,390 686 2,635
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $21,199 $21,189 $30,200
Total Invoice $19,702 $19,726 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,453
Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$21,199$21,189$30,200
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,199$20,589$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0
Total Invoice$19,702$19,726$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-559-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,702$19,167$23,620
Cost Above Minimum$535$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusOptima
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Media drive, small  $5
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,075$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-4,525

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelFocusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in110.0 in
Length175.0 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height58.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 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 Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%

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