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Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,100 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85        
Rear spoiler 220   0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
CD changer, remote 375        
Pony Package   750      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   345 345 345  
Safety and Security Package   995      
Leather seating surfaces   0 695    
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65        
Rear spoiler 169   0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
CD changer, remote 288        
Pony Package   653      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   300 300 300  
Safety and Security Package   866      
Leather seating surfaces   0 605    
Options (change) 2,475 2,090 1,040 345 0
Options (change) 2,122 1,819 905 300 0
Destination 590 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,165 $23,765 $28,075 $28,560 $44,425
Total Invoice $20,317 $21,976 $25,886 $26,343 $40,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT4M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$22,165$23,765$28,075$28,560$44,425
Adjustments for Features-2,8300-125-325-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,335$23,765$27,950$28,235$43,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,185$4,470$19,660
Total Invoice$20,317$21,976$25,886$26,343$40,339
Adjustments for Features-2,5940-115-300-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,723$21,976$25,771$26,043$39,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,795$4,067$17,455

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge    $75
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Trip computer    $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,550$720$845$1,045$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$0$125$325$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5940-115-300-908

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length185.8 in187.6 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height55.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 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 seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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