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Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,230 $26,380
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,307 $24,242
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Sunroof   895 895
Universal garage door opener     150
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
Safety Package   518 518
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Sunroof   779 779
Universal garage door opener     131
Options (change) 3,555 1,490 1,640
Options (change) 2,973 1,297 1,428
Destination 590 700 700
Total Price $23,245 $26,420 $28,720
Total Invoice $21,168 $24,304 $26,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,245$26,420$28,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$25,345$26,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$21,168$24,304$26,370
Adjustments for Features0-989-1,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$23,315$24,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,900$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-989-1,644

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length185.8 in200.7 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height55.5 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Five Hundred specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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