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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: $34,415

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,250 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,935 $28,380
Adaptive cruise control 595  
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Cargo tray 90 80
2.0L I4 1,295  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Adaptive cruise control 565  
Navigation system 755  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Cargo tray 86 67
2.0L I4 1,237  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,270 3,855
Options (change) 4,063 3,438
Destination 895 895
Total Price $34,415 $35,250
Total Invoice $32,893 $32,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,025
Model Year20172018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,415$35,250
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$34,340
Total Invoice$32,893$32,713
Adjustments for Features0-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,893$31,868

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97532%
Total Not Requested210068%

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