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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: $26,345

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $8,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,369

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $7,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelFocusOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,805 $26,500
Base Invoice $20,313 $24,760
Premium Package 1,295 2,950
Winter Package 470  
Navigation system 795 1,400
Sunroof 795  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Polished alloy wheels 295  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package 1,127 2,635
Winter Package 409  
Navigation system 692 1,250
Sunroof 692  
Door sill trim plates 83  
Polished alloy wheels 258  
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 3,745 7,650
Options (change) 3,261 6,822
Destination 795 750
Total Price $26,345 $34,900
Total Invoice $24,369 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,192
Model Year20122012
ModelFocusOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,345$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,345$30,830
Total Invoice$24,369$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,369$28,561

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelFocusOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelFocusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length178.5 in190.7 in
Width71.8 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested273091%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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