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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: $31,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,073

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEscapeEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 302A 1,895      
Cargo tray 90 90 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395    
2.0L I4 1,095      
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Navigation system 694 694    
Package 302A 1,654      
Cargo tray 79 79 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217    
2.0L I4 1,022      
Leather seating surfaces   781    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 5,270 3,175 430 430
Options (change) 4,666 2,771 358 358
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $34,335 $34,440 $31,220 $37,320
Total Invoice $31,830 $31,987 $29,073 $34,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $555
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEscapeEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,335$34,440$31,220$37,320
Adjustments for Features-2,040-2,5400-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$31,900$31,220$32,370
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,830$31,987$29,073$34,643
Adjustments for Features-1,891-2,3590-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,939$29,628$29,073$30,048
Cost Above Minimum$311$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320162016
ModelEscapeEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 $1200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,555$4,015$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$2,540$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,891-2,3590-4,595

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length178.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.9 ft3

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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 liftgate100Yes
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested132567%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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