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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,670 $33,080 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,035 $30,687 $18,510
Leather Comfort Group 985    
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Leather Comfort Group 838    
Sun and SYNC Package 846    
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 1,980 0 1,950
Options (change) 1,684 0 1,740
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $27,475 $33,905 $22,520
Total Invoice $25,544 $31,512 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,996
Model Year201120112008
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$27,475$33,905$22,520
Adjustments for Features-670-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$32,110$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,305$0
Total Invoice$25,544$31,512$20,925
Adjustments for Features-623-1,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,921$29,844$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,923$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,245$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-623-1,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
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
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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