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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSETitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $19,255
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Convenience Package 1,395   970
Navigation system 795 795 1,200
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Premium Package     1,300
2.7L V6     1,005
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Convenience Package 1,217   865
Navigation system 694 694 1,075
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Premium Package     1,160
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 6,075 3,485 4,475
Options (change) 5,374 3,114 3,940
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $32,030 $32,990 $25,840
Total Invoice $29,667 $30,717 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,095
Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSETitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,030$32,990$25,840
Adjustments for Features-2,505-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$28,960$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$565$0$0
Total Invoice$29,667$30,717$23,870
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,347$26,965$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$382$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSETitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,880$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,320-3,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.1 in
Length178.1 in189.0 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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