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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: $32,195

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,624

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $26,800
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $25,040
Pony Package 995    
Comfort Package 595 595  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Xenon HID headlights 920 920  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   495  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,350
Pony Package 866    
Comfort Package 518 518  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Rearview camera 209 209  
Xenon HID headlights 801 801  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   431  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 5,090 4,590 7,700
Options (change) 4,430 3,995 7,135
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $32,195 $39,095 $35,300
Total Invoice $29,624 $35,849 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,441
Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,195$39,095$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$38,945$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0
Total Invoice$29,624$35,849$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-138-4,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,624$35,711$28,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustangOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,670$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-4,792

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelMustangOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length188.1 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested243080%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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