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Ford Five Hundred vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFive HundredFive HundredOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,230 $26,380 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,307 $24,242 $17,605
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   150  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
CD changer, remote     375
Safety Package 518 518  
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   131  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 1,490 1,640 3,555
Options (change) 1,297 1,428 2,973
Destination 700 700 590
Total Price $26,420 $28,720 $23,245
Total Invoice $24,304 $26,370 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year200620062006
ModelFive HundredFive HundredOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,420$28,720$23,245
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$26,930$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$24,304$26,370$21,168
Adjustments for Features-989-1,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,315$24,726$21,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelFive HundredFive HundredOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,615$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-989-1,6440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelFive HundredOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.7 in185.8 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height60.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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