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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $18,510
Stability control     650
Rear spoiler     200
Stability control     580
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 0 740
Destination 825 825 675
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,280 $29,738 $21,420
Total Invoice $27,360 $27,517 $19,925

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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: $4,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,511
Model Year201420142008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,280$29,738$21,420
Adjustments for Features-2,655-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$26,408$21,420
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$27,360$27,517$19,925
Adjustments for Features-2,481-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,879$24,436$19,925
Cost Above Minimum$443$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142008
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,130$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,481-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelC-MAXOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length173.6 in186.4 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height63.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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