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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $25,700
Base Invoice $30,687 $24,020
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 2,395 5,350
Options (change) 2,036 4,780
Destination 825 750
Total Price $36,300 $31,800
Total Invoice $33,548 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,336
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,300$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$30,360
Total Invoice$33,548$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,548$28,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,235$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length174.7 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62559%
Total Not Requested44041%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested257540%
Total Not Requested388060%

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