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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,602 $24,760
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 995 4,350
Options (change) 945 3,885
Destination 995 750
Total Price $34,035 $31,600
Total Invoice $32,542 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
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)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,035$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$31,600
Total Invoice$32,542$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,880$29,395

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeOptima
TrimTitaniumSX
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 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $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 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%

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