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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $17,605
Rear spoiler 0 0   220
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Rear spoiler 0 0   169
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,834
Destination 900 900 900 590
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $31,500 $39,995 $58,045 $21,790
Total Invoice $29,817 $37,845 $54,973 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,541
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19205/60-15
Total Price$31,500$39,995$58,045$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,430-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$36,565$56,565$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$28,495$0
Total Invoice$29,817$37,845$54,973$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,247-3,246-1,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,570$34,599$53,571$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,029$27,001$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangOptima
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,455$8,455$6,505$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$3,430$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,247-3,246-1,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelMustangOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in185.8 in
Width75.4 in71.5 in
Height54.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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