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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: $32,250

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,986

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,300 $28,380
Technology Package 1,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Cargo tray 90 80
2.0L I4 1,195  
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Technology Package 1,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Cargo tray 79 67
2.0L I4 1,115  
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,275 855
Options (change) 3,804 711
Destination 895 895
Total Price $34,415 $32,250
Total Invoice $31,999 $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: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $976
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,415$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$32,250
Total Invoice$31,999$29,986
Adjustments for Features-1,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,962$29,986

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0370

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima specs.

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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