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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $18,515 $23,225
Base Invoice $18,190 $17,681 $22,180
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 895 895
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 75 75
Cold Weather Package   645  
Luxury Package   1,995  
Sony and MyFord Touch Package   1,495  
Navigation system     795
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 850 850
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 71 71
Cold Weather Package   612  
Luxury Package   1,895  
Sony and MyFord Touch Package   1,420  
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 3,590 5,105 1,765
Options (change) 3,127 4,848 1,676
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $23,440 $24,495 $25,865
Total Invoice $22,067 $23,404 $24,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$23,440$24,495$25,865
Adjustments for Features-3450-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,095$24,495$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$22,067$23,404$24,731
Adjustments for Features-3250-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,742$23,404$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,016

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,850$1,505$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3250-311

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
ModelForteFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in71.8 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested125040%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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