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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $19,620
Comfort Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Navigation system   795 1,200
Premium Package     2,200
Comfort Package 1,520    
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Navigation system   755 1,075
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 1,695 890 3,400
Options (change) 1,610 845 3,035
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $26,690 $29,040 $25,090
Total Invoice $25,520 $27,768 $23,350

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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: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,351
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,690$29,040$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$26,840$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$25,520$27,768$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,520$25,664$23,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEX
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,830$6,030$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-181

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
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 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested210084%

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