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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,685 $19,395
Base Invoice $20,229 $18,045
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Convenience Package 295 700
Leather Comfort Group 695  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
3.0L V6 1,010  
Leather seating surfaces   600
Sunroof   800
2.7L V6   1,005
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Convenience Package 251 625
Leather Comfort Group 591  
CD changer, in-dash 251  
3.0L V6 919  
Leather seating surfaces   535
Sunroof   715
2.7L V6   845
Options (change) 2,840 3,105
Options (change) 2,476 2,720
Destination 695 640
Total Price $25,220 $23,140
Total Invoice $23,400 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,018
Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,220$23,140
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$23,115
Total Invoice$23,400$21,405
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,400$21,382

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length174.7 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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