Ford Mustang vs. Kia Stinger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang and Kia Stinger 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 Mustang and the Kia Stinger.
When we compare the Ford Mustang's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang is a better car than the Kia Stinger.
Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Mustang ranges from $22,997 to $54,993 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Ford Mustang's price is between $31,205 and $64,540, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 20.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Kia Stinger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Mustang. The Mustang uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Stinger, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Mustang, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Mustang and the Kia Stinger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31205 - 64540
Starting MSRP:
27770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
31409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
26400 - 40990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38607 - 57090
Starting MSRP:
36690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
28753
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
24395 - 43010
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35649
Price Range:
22997 - 54993
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
34456
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
27008 - 43788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
583
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37711
# Good or Great Deals:
212
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36529
Price Range:
28000 - 45998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
25936
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18612 - 36529
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34004
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
13.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.4 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Stinger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
5.8 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.69991703031288
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 7.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1227705305135696
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 17.6
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 14Kia Stinger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
Kia Stinger Trim Levels
GT-Line, GT2
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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:
5 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 450 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3491 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Grabber Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Dark Matter Gray
Green
Eruption Green
Purple
Mischievous Purple
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Micro Blue Pearl
Gray
Steel Matte Gray
Green
Ascot Green
Purple
Not available
Red
HiChroma Red
Silver
Ceramic Silver / Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Ceramic
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige
Red
Red
