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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: $34,630

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimSELSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,269 $33,140
Navigation system 795  
Package 302A 1,895  
Cargo tray 90 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295  
2.0L I4 1,095  
Navigation system 694  
Package 302A 1,654  
Cargo tray 79 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,217  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258  
2.0L I4 1,022  
Options (change) 5,565 80
Options (change) 4,924 67
Destination 895 825
Total Price $34,630 $36,405
Total Invoice $32,088 $34,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $874
Model Year20132015
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimSELSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,630$36,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$35,260
Total Invoice$32,088$34,032
Adjustments for Features0-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,088$32,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132015
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimSELSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,070

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132015
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length178.1 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.8 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%

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