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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: $28,985

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,441

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,150 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,576 $24,760
3.0L V6 2,750  
Navigation system 1,895 1,400
Sport Appearance Package 895  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Satellite radio 195  
Traction control 95  
Heated front seats 295  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Premium Package   2,950
3.0L V6 2,474  
Navigation system 1,649 1,250
Sport Appearance Package 779  
Moon and Tune Package 692  
Satellite radio 170  
Traction control 83  
Heated front seats 257  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Interior ambient lighting 257  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 8,110 4,350
Options (change) 7,140 3,885
Destination 725 750
Total Price $28,985 $31,600
Total Invoice $26,441 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year20082012
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,985$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,985$28,850
Total Invoice$26,441$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,441$26,837

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelFusionOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelFusionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.0 in
Length190.2 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested57559%
Total Not Requested40041%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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