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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $17,605
Sport Appearance Package 295        
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Interior Sport Appearance Package 195 195      
Power driver seat 365        
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775       795
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Pony Package   1,195      
Rear spoiler     0 0 220
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats         85
CD changer, remote         375
Sport Appearance Package 257        
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Interior Sport Appearance Package 170 170      
Power driver seat 318        
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674       710
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Pony Package   1,040      
Rear spoiler     0 0 169
Leather Package         890
Floor mats         65
CD changer, remote         288
Options (change) 3,245 2,905 1,515 820 2,475
Options (change) 2,828 2,529 1,319 714 2,122
Destination 720 720 720 720 590
Total Price $23,080 $23,715 $27,375 $27,860 $22,165
Total Invoice $21,251 $21,830 $25,165 $25,622 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,757
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$23,080$23,715$27,375$27,860$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$23,340$26,925$27,160$19,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$3,845$4,080$0
Total Invoice$21,251$21,830$25,165$25,622$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-2,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,251$21,485$24,751$24,978$17,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$3,500$3,727$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125 $125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$945$1,320$1,395$1,645$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-2,823

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelMustangOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in185.8 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height55.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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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