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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $24,700
Base Invoice $30,602 $23,080
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,150
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 995 4,150
Options (change) 945 3,705
Destination 995 750
Total Price $34,035 $29,600
Total Invoice $32,542 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $652
Model Year20182011
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,035$29,600
Adjustments for Features-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$29,600
Total Invoice$32,542$27,535
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,187$27,535

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length178.1 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%

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