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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: $35,250

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $30,500
Base Invoice $30,602 $28,380
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Cargo tray 90 80
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Cargo tray 86 67
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 2,380 3,855
Options (change) 2,261 3,438
Destination 995 895
Total Price $35,420 $35,250
Total Invoice $33,858 $32,713

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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: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year20182018
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$35,420$35,250
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,380$35,250
Total Invoice$33,858$32,713
Adjustments for Features-9940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,864$32,713

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $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$6,505$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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 headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

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