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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $18,510
Sport Appearance Package 295        
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Power driver seat 365        
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Pony Package   1,195      
Rear spoiler     0 0 200
Stability control         650
Sport Appearance Package 257        
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Power driver seat 318        
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Pony Package   1,040      
Rear spoiler     0 0 160
Stability control         580
Options (change) 3,050 2,710 1,515 820 850
Options (change) 2,658 2,359 1,319 714 740
Destination 720 720 720 720 675
Total Price $22,885 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860 $21,420
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,254
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,885$23,520$27,375$27,860$21,420
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,145$26,925$27,160$18,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$4,040$4,275$0
Total Invoice$21,081$21,660$25,165$25,622$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,315$24,751$24,978$16,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$3,670$3,897$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter    $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
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
Outside temperature display    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$845$1,220$1,295$1,545$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-3,098

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelMustangOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length187.6 in186.4 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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