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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $903

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $19,255
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 95 95 95 95  
Navigation system     795 795 1,200
Premium Package         1,300
Convenience Package         970
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520      
Door sill trim plates 90 90 90 90  
Navigation system     755 755 1,075
Premium Package         1,160
Convenience Package         865
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 890 890 3,470
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 845 845 3,100
Destination 875 875 875 875 675
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $26,745 $25,738 $28,885 $27,878 $24,835
Total Invoice $25,572 $24,430 $27,620 $26,478 $23,030

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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: $363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $902
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,745$25,738$28,885$27,878$24,835
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,200-2,725-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$25,213$26,685$25,153$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$1,592$60$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$25,572$24,430$27,620$26,478$23,030
Adjustments for Features0-498-2,104-2,588-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,572$23,932$25,516$23,890$22,988
Cost Above Minimum$1,682$42$1,626$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app $25 $25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,355$6,030$6,555$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,200$2,725$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-2,104-2,588-42

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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