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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $31,975 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,789 $29,542 $18,045
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
Sunroof     800
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 1,490 0 2,100
Options (change) 1,266 0 1,875
Destination 725 725 640
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $25,670 $29,700 $22,135
Total Invoice $23,780 $27,267 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,826
Model Year200920092007
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H161hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,670$29,700$22,135
Adjustments for Features-425-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$28,050$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0
Total Invoice$23,780$27,267$20,560
Adjustments for Features-394-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,386$25,752$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,366$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092007
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$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$3,450$4,675$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-1,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,255 lb.3,143 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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