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Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $17,605
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 0 1,834
Destination 795 795 590
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,160 $29,738 $21,790
Total Invoice $27,246 $27,514 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,941
Model Year201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$29,160$29,738$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,155-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,005$25,908$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$27,246$27,514$20,029
Adjustments for Features-2,948-3,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,298$23,970$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$328$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,905$6,580$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,948-3,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelC-MAXOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in185.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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