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Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,905

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,629

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelForteFocusFocusFocus
TrimEXSESESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $17,170 $18,780 $18,780
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,025 $17,489 $17,489
Premium Package 950      
Cruise control   215    
Sunroof   795    
Moon & Tune Value Package     795 795
Premium Package 830      
Cruise control   187    
Sunroof   692    
Moon & Tune Value Package     692 692
Options (change) 950 1,010 795 795
Options (change) 830 879 692 692
Destination 695 725 725 725
Total Price $19,040 $18,905 $20,300 $20,300
Total Invoice $18,095 $17,629 $18,906 $18,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $589
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelForteFocusFocusFocus
TrimEXSESESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/60-15215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$19,040$18,905$20,300$20,300
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-1,175-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,240$18,905$19,125$18,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$900$0
Total Invoice$18,095$17,629$18,906$18,906
Adjustments for Features-1,7110-1,094-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,384$17,629$17,812$16,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$656$839$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2011201020102010
ModelForteFocusFocusFocus
TrimEXSESESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
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   
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$50$1,225$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$1,175$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7110-1,094-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112010
ModelForteFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.9 in
Length178.3 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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%

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