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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,690 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Safety and Security Package   995    
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460  
Comfort Group   575 575  
Leather seating surfaces   0    
iPod integration   295 295 295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Rear spoiler     0  
Navigation system 1,075 1,736 1,736 1,736
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Safety and Security Package   866    
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400  
Comfort Group   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   0    
iPod integration   257 257 257
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 3,470 4,515 3,520 2,485
Options (change) 3,100 3,929 3,063 2,163
Destination 675 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,835 $26,190 $31,735 $46,910
Total Invoice $23,030 $24,086 $29,106 $42,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,793
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$24,835$26,190$31,735$46,910
Adjustments for Features-4,0300-650-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,805$26,190$31,085$46,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,895$20,445
Total Invoice$23,030$24,086$29,106$42,502
Adjustments for Features-3,7370-596-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,293$24,086$28,510$42,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,424$18,167

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelOptimaMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$1,745$2,395$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0$650$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7370-596-249

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length189.0 in187.6 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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