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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,985 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,502 $18,510
Safety and Security Package 595  
Premium Package 395 1,300
3.0L V6 2,725  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Traction control 95  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Sunroof 795  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Safety and Security Package 518  
Premium Package 344 1,160
3.0L V6 2,452  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518  
Traction control 83  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Sunroof 692  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 6,095 2,955
Options (change) 5,386 2,580
Destination 650 675
Total Price $25,730 $23,525
Total Invoice $23,538 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,490
Model Year20062008
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$25,730$23,525
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$22,750
Total Invoice$23,538$21,765
Adjustments for Features0-717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,538$21,048

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable 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
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,375$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelFusionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.1 in
Length190.2 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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