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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: $31,645

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,482

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $28,380
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Cargo tray 90 90 80
2.0L I4 1,095    
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Cargo tray 79 79 67
2.0L I4 1,022    
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 2,580 2,380 855
Options (change) 2,318 2,077 711
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $31,645 $33,645 $32,250
Total Invoice $29,482 $31,293 $29,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year201320132018
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,645$33,645$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$31,520$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$29,482$31,293$29,986
Adjustments for Features0-1,976-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,482$29,317$27,536
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132018
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start $150$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$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$5,205$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,976-2,450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
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
Kia Optima SX

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

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