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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: $31,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $26,610 $35,310
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,548 $32,573
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
Pony Package   995  
Comfort Package   650 650
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Rearview camera   240 240
Rear spoiler     0
Polished alloy wheels     495
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
Pony Package   888  
Comfort Package   581 581
Electronics Package   2,088 2,088
Rearview camera   214 214
Rear spoiler     0
Polished alloy wheels     442
Options (change) 7,650 4,225 3,725
Options (change) 6,822 3,771 3,325
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $34,900 $31,660 $39,860
Total Invoice $32,332 $29,144 $36,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,310
Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4305hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,900$31,660$39,860
Adjustments for Features-4,85500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$31,660$39,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,200
Total Invoice$32,332$29,144$36,723
Adjustments for Features-4,49800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$29,144$36,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,579

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$1,770$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,49800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in188.5 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested57519%
Total Not Requested243081%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested32559%
Total Not Requested22541%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested32559%
Total Not Requested22541%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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