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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: $26,650

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,482

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $27,120 $30,990
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,900 $28,752
Comfort Package 1,600    
Navigation system   795  
Universal garage door opener     350
Comfort Package 1,520    
Navigation system   755  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,600 795 350
Options (change) 1,520 755 291
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $26,650 $28,790 $32,235
Total Invoice $25,482 $27,530 $29,938

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,634
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG42/38 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,650$28,790$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$26,590$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$25,482$27,530$29,938
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,482$25,426$29,060
Cost Above Minimum$56$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,380$5,580$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,640 lb.3,486 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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