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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,602 $19,620
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium Package   2,200
2.7L V6   1,000
Navigation system   1,200
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Premium Package   1,960
2.7L V6   940
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 995 4,400
Options (change) 945 3,975
Destination 995 695
Total Price $34,035 $26,090
Total Invoice $32,542 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year20182010
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,035$26,090
Adjustments for Features-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$26,090
Total Invoice$32,542$24,290
Adjustments for Features-6,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,514$24,290

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0280

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.1 in
Length178.1 in189.0 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.0 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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