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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,005 $32,045 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,745 $30,602 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 995 995  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Panoramic sunroof 945 945  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 995 995 2,100
Options (change) 945 945 1,834
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $29,995 $34,035 $21,790
Total Invoice $28,685 $32,542 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,439
Model Year201820182006
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$29,995$34,035$21,790
Adjustments for Features-5,455-9,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,540$24,805$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$28,685$32,542$20,029
Adjustments for Features-5,217-8,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,468$23,717$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$249$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182006
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$11,805$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$9,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,217-8,8250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in185.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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