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Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,189

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $1,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $1,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,587 $18,315
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Moon & Tune Value Package   395 395
Universal garage door opener   399 399
Leather seating surfaces   810  
4-speed automatic   815  
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Moon & Tune Value Package   344 344
Universal garage door opener   342 342
Leather seating surfaces   704  
4-speed automatic   709  
Options (change) 2,150 2,419 794
Options (change) 1,900 2,099 686
Destination 675 725 725
Total Price $22,720 $22,014 $21,189
Total Invoice $21,085 $20,411 $19,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$22,720$22,014$21,189
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,495$21,814$21,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$21,085$20,411$19,726
Adjustments for Features-1,137-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,948$20,226$19,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,175$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,137-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.9 in
Length186.4 in175.0 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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