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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: $27,150

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,420

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $25,700
Base Invoice $26,535 $24,020
Convenience Package   700
Convenience Package   650
Options (change) 0 700
Options (change) 0 650
Destination 825 750
Total Price $29,280 $27,150
Total Invoice $27,360 $25,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year20142012
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/65-16
Total Price$29,280$27,150
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$27,150
Total Invoice$27,360$25,420
Adjustments for Features-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,930$25,420

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,730$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelC-MAXOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length173.6 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height63.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40061%
Total Not Requested25539%

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