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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: $19,790

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,248

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $20,410 $14,508 $15,727
Universal garage door opener 350 455 455
Floor mats 125    
Cargo mat 95 70 70
Remote start 495 415 415
Rear spoiler 295    
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Universal garage door opener 291 396 396
Floor mats 102    
Cargo mat 78 55 55
Remote start 410 360 360
Rear spoiler 244    
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Options (change) 1,360 3,535 2,330
Options (change) 1,125 3,070 2,021
Destination 895 670 670
Total Price $23,855 $19,790 $19,925
Total Invoice $22,430 $18,248 $18,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteFocusFocus
TrimEXSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$23,855$19,790$19,925
Adjustments for Features-3,8550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,000$19,790$19,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$22,430$18,248$18,418
Adjustments for Features-3,6250-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,805$18,248$18,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201820082008
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,375$520$720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6250-185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182008
ModelForteFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.9 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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
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 system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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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