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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: $25,350

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,434

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $2,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $18,766 $20,313
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,250 2,150   1,395 1,295
Premium Technology Package     5,000    
Winter Package       470 470
Navigation system       795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Sunroof       795 795
Technology Package 1,785 1,785      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920   1,214 1,127
Premium Technology Package     4,465    
Winter Package       409 409
Navigation system       692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Sunroof       692 692
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 4,450 3,355
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 3,873 2,920
Destination 750 750 750 795 795
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $25,350 $25,955
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $23,434 $24,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$25,350$25,955
Adjustments for Features-2,095-1,945-2,720-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$27,655$29,530$24,700$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0$1,255
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$23,434$24,028
Adjustments for Features-1,948-1,809-2,528-6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,807$25,726$27,447$22,833$24,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,640$0$1,195

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFocusFocus
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,775$5,550$3,480$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$1,945$2,720$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,948-1,809-2,528-6010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in178.5 in
Width72.1 in71.8 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested220038%
Total Not Requested365062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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