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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $19,620
Package 203A 1,985    
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585  
Navigation system   1,995 1,200
Premium Package     2,200
2.7L V6     1,000
Package 203A 1,686    
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348  
Navigation system   1,696 1,075
Premium Package     1,960
2.7L V6     940
Options (change) 3,180 4,775 4,400
Options (change) 2,774 4,132 3,975
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $28,875 $31,970 $26,090
Total Invoice $26,821 $29,544 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,118
Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$28,875$31,970$26,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$30,380$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,505$0
Total Invoice$26,821$29,544$24,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,469-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,821$28,075$23,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$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$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,920$4,510$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,469-587

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,294 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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