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Ford Fusion vs. Kia K5

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Kia K5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fusion and the Kia K5.

When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Kia K5's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia K5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Kia K5's specifications and ratings, the Kia K5 is a better car than the Ford Fusion.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $11,290 to $22,443 while a used 2026 Kia K5 is priced between $29,328 to $34,788.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value and the Kia K5 loses 46.9 percent of its value. This means the Kia K5 retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Kia K5 base engine makes 191 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Kia K5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Ford Fusion and Kia K5 are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion and the Kia K5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
Ford Fusion
Kia K5

2020 Ford Fusion
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

23170

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

25348

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

22095 - 35995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

28490 - 39559

Starting MSRP:

27390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

27345

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

27300 - 27390

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16437

Price Range:

11290 - 22443

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

19584

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

15850 - 26565

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

690

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73054

# Good or Great Deals:

232

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

32511

Price Range:

29328 - 34788

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

32511

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32511 - 32511

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Kia K5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

5.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.8 - 8.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.092

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia K5

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5903200956396115

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 13.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ford Fusion Rankings

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $25k

2 / 4

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

3 / 4

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

6 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Kia K5 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

6 / 7

Safest Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Fusion Trim Levels

S, SE, SEL, Titanium

Kia K5 Trim Levels

EX, GT, GT-Line, LXS

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

175 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 31 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 512 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3410 lbs

Width:

83.5 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

191.7 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3230 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/60R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Velocity Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Red

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Interstellar Gray

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Snow White Pearl

Interior Colors

Brown

Medium Light Stone

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Brown

Not available

Black

Black

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