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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: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,895 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $18,510 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244
Stability control 650        
Convenience Package 700        
Appearance Package 700        
Rear spoiler 200   0 0  
Pony Package   750      
Comfort Group   575   575  
Leather seating surfaces   0 695    
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460 460  
Safety and Security Package   995      
Stability control 580        
Convenience Package 625        
Appearance Package 625        
Rear spoiler 160   0 0  
Pony Package   653      
Comfort Group   500   500  
Leather seating surfaces   0 605    
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400 400  
Safety and Security Package   866      
Options (change) 2,250 2,780 1,155 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,990 2,419 1,005 900 0
Destination 675 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,820 $24,455 $28,190 $29,250 $44,425
Total Invoice $21,175 $22,576 $25,986 $26,943 $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: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,400
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine162hp I4210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$22,820$24,455$28,190$29,250$44,425
Adjustments for Features-3,755-5250-850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,065$23,930$28,190$28,400$43,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,260$4,470$20,020
Total Invoice$21,175$22,576$25,986$26,943$40,339
Adjustments for Features-3,484-4850-783-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,691$22,091$25,986$26,160$39,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,895$4,069$17,817

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Sunshade, rear$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Brake assist$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Stability control$400    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Interior air filter$0    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0 $0 
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$1,145$620$1,470$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$525$0$850$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,484-4850-783-431

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length186.4 in187.6 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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 Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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