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Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $20,995
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $19,620
Safety Package 595 595  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
3.0L V6 850    
Safety Package 506 506  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
3.0L V6 783    
Options (change) 2,040 1,190 0
Options (change) 1,795 1,012 0
Destination 665 665 695
Total Price $24,985 $25,765 $21,690
Total Invoice $23,472 $24,189 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,403
Model Year200720072010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,985$25,765$21,690
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,985$25,240$20,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$23,472$24,189$20,315
Adjustments for Features0-493-1,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,472$23,696$19,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$2,695$3,220$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493-1,246

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072010
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.1 in
Length174.9 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height69.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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