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Ford Focus vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelFocusFocusRio
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $17,500
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $16,675
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 3,165 2,355 2,295
Options (change) 2,753 2,049 2,072
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $21,725 $21,315 $20,545
Total Invoice $20,000 $19,660 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year200920092012
ModelFocusFocusRio
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$21,725$21,315$20,545
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$21,315$19,040
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$20,000$19,660$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,816$19,660$18,069
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092012
ModelFocusFocusRio
TrimSESSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$1,870$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
ModelFocusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in101.2 in
Length175.0 in171.9 in
Width66.7 in67.7 in
Height58.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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