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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,048 $24,760
Navigation system 795  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Navigation system 755  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 890 5,000
Options (change) 845 4,465
Destination 875 750
Total Price $29,040 $32,250
Total Invoice $27,768 $29,975

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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: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,700
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,040$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$31,705
Total Invoice$27,768$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$29,468

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXOptima
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
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 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Speaker lights $100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,640 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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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Optima specs.

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

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested240041%
Total Not Requested345059%

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