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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: $30,745

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,362

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $28,380 $24,399 $31,059
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425 345 345
Security Package   695 695
Comfort Package   595 595
Temporary spare tire   100  
Rearview camera   385 385
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Pony Package   995  
Rear spoiler     0
Machined alloy wheels     995
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353 300 300
Security Package   605 605
Comfort Package   518 518
Temporary spare tire   87  
Rearview camera   335 335
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Pony Package   866  
Rear spoiler     0
Machined alloy wheels     866
Options (change) 775 3,640 3,540
Options (change) 644 3,168 3,081
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $32,170 $30,745 $38,045
Total Invoice $29,919 $28,362 $34,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$32,170$30,745$38,045
Adjustments for Features-5,86000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$30,745$38,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,300
Total Invoice$29,919$28,362$34,935
Adjustments for Features-5,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,469$28,362$34,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,573

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201820122012
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  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,615$1,755$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,45000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in188.1 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Machined alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Strut tower brace (optional)0No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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