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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: $36,320

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,250 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,935 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 1,995 4,800  
Navigation system 795    
Adaptive cruise control 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
2.0L I4 1,295    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Remote start   425 425
Technology Package 1,895 4,380  
Navigation system 755    
Adaptive cruise control 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
2.0L I4 1,237    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 6,175 8,660 775
Options (change) 5,872 7,866 644
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,320 $36,410 $37,760
Total Invoice $34,702 $33,784 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $211
Model Year201720172017
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 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$36,320$36,410$37,760
Adjustments for Features-7400-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$36,410$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$34,702$33,784$35,020
Adjustments for Features-7070-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,995$33,784$34,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$6,730$5,990$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7070-812

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested295057%
Total Not Requested220043%
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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