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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangOptimaOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $27,865 $33,435
Security Package 695 695    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Rearview camera 240 240    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Pony Package 995      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Security Package 605 605    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Rearview camera 209 209    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Pony Package 866      
Temporary spare tire 87      
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 5,490 4,395 350 350
Options (change) 4,778 3,825 291 291
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $32,595 $38,900 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $29,972 $35,679 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangOptimaOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,595$38,900$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features00-2,570-7,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$38,900$28,570$29,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,972$35,679$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features00-2,394-6,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,972$35,679$26,612$27,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0$982

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangOptimaOptima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,370$2,370$4,940$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,570$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,394-6,982

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelMustangOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length188.1 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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