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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: $19,085

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,641

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $16,950 $14,508 $15,727
Premium Package 950    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
SYNC   395  
Driver's Group   415  
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   625 625
4-speed automatic   815 815
Premium Package 830    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
SYNC   344  
Driver's Group   361  
Satellite radio   170 170
Sunroof   544 544
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 950 2,830 2,020
Options (change) 830 2,463 1,758
Destination 775 670 670
Total Price $19,525 $19,085 $19,615
Total Invoice $18,555 $17,641 $18,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $255
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$19,525$19,085$19,615
Adjustments for Features-1,2300-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$19,085$19,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$18,555$17,641$18,155
Adjustments for Features-1,1690-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,386$17,641$17,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$121

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201320082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$1,320$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690-393

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,791 lb.2,645 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus specs.

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 SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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