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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: $22,270

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,635

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaFocus
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $17,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $16,380
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Convenience Package   395
Sport Package   895
Interior Style Package   795
Sunroof   795
6-speed automatic   1,095
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Convenience Package   344
Sport Package   779
Interior Style Package   692
Sunroof   692
6-speed automatic   953
Options (change) 2,150 3,975
Options (change) 1,900 3,460
Destination 675 795
Total Price $22,720 $22,270
Total Invoice $21,085 $20,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $594
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaFocus
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-16
Total Price$22,720$22,270
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$22,270
Total Invoice$21,085$20,635
Adjustments for Features-1,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,041$20,635

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaFocus
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0440

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length186.4 in178.5 in
Width71.1 in71.8 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus specs.

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 SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
Interior Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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