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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: $20,415

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,792

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $18,993 $14,508 $15,727
Premium Package 3,000    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo mat 95 70 70
Remote start 495 415 415
Rear spoiler 295    
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Sunroof   625 625
Premium Package 2,717    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo mat 78 55 55
Remote start 410 360 360
Rear spoiler 244    
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Sunroof   544 544
Options (change) 4,000 4,160 2,955
Options (change) 3,542 3,614 2,565
Destination 850 670 670
Total Price $24,840 $20,415 $20,550
Total Invoice $23,385 $18,792 $18,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $861
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$24,840$20,415$20,550
Adjustments for Features-3,9800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,860$20,415$20,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$23,385$18,792$18,962
Adjustments for Features-3,7470-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,638$18,792$18,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201620082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
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  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
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  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,325$345$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7470-185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162008
ModelForteFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.9 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested227567%
Total Not Requested110033%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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