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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,685 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,229 $19,255
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Convenience Package 295 970
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Navigation system 2,695 1,200
3.0L V6 1,010  
Premium Package   1,300
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Convenience Package 251 865
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Navigation system 2,291 1,075
3.0L V6 919  
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 5,240 3,470
Options (change) 4,516 3,100
Destination 695 675
Total Price $27,620 $24,835
Total Invoice $25,440 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,115
Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$27,620$24,835
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,620$24,075
Total Invoice$25,440$23,030
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,440$22,325

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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$2,615$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-705

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length174.7 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.0 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 subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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