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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelFusionFusionOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,175 $22,310 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,542 $20,464 $18,510
Blue Suede Package   695  
3.0L V6 2,320 1,445  
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Rear spoiler 295 295 200
Stability control 495 495 650
Moon and Tune Package   795  
2.7L V6     1,005
Premium Package     1,300
Blue Suede Package   605  
3.0L V6 2,089 1,301  
Sun and SYNC Package 692    
Rear spoiler 257 257 160
Stability control 431 431 580
Moon and Tune Package   692  
2.7L V6     840
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,905 3,725 3,155
Options (change) 3,469 3,286 2,740
Destination 725 725 675
Total Price $24,805 $26,760 $23,725
Total Invoice $22,736 $24,475 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year200920092008
ModelFusionFusionOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6221hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$24,805$26,760$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$26,260$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$22,736$24,475$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-457-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,736$24,018$21,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,282$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelFusionFusionOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,550$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-457-92

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
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 SE

Blue Suede Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Blue Suede Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
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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