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Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,985 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,502 $17,605
Safety and Security Package 595  
Premium Package 395  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595 795
Sunroof 795  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
CD changer, remote   375
Safety and Security Package 518  
Premium Package 344  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518 710
Sunroof 692  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 3,275 2,255
Options (change) 2,851 1,953
Destination 650 590
Total Price $22,910 $21,945
Total Invoice $21,003 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year20062006
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$22,910$21,945
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,910$21,470
Total Invoice$21,003$20,148
Adjustments for Features0-436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,003$19,712

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-436

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelFusionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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