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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $20,995
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $19,620
Package 301A 1,195 1,195  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package     2,200
Package 301A 1,067 1,067  
Navigation system     1,075
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 1,195 1,195 3,400
Options (change) 1,067 1,067 3,035
Destination 795 795 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,355 $30,933 $25,090
Total Invoice $28,313 $28,581 $23,350

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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: $4,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,679
Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,355$30,933$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$29,253$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$28,313$28,581$23,350
Adjustments for Features-937-1,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,376$27,029$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$347$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$4,155$4,830$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-937-1,5520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132010
ModelC-MAXOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length173.6 in189.0 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height63.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested230092%

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