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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $32,195
Base Invoice $25,948 $29,856
Package 302A 2,195  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Package 302A 2,085  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Options (change) 2,290 0
Options (change) 2,175 0
Destination 875 850
Total Price $30,335 $33,045
Total Invoice $28,998 $30,706

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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: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,335$33,045
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$32,675
Total Invoice$28,998$30,706
Adjustments for Features0-344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$30,362

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid EX
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,730$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length173.6 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height63.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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