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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: $34,485

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,022

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $47

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,610 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,708 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 1,495    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
2.0L I4 1,195    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Remote start   425 425
Technology Package 1,305    
Navigation system 694    
Panoramic sunroof 1,305    
2.0L I4 1,115    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 4,980 6,760 775
Options (change) 4,419 6,151 644
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $34,485 $34,510 $37,760
Total Invoice $32,022 $32,069 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year201420172017
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,485$34,510$37,760
Adjustments for Features-650-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$34,510$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$32,022$32,069$35,020
Adjustments for Features-600-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$32,069$32,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420172017
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,590$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-2,574

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
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 Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested135042%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

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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