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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: $33,980

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,818

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $30,602 $25,763 $32,963
Cargo tray 90 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo tray 86 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 945    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 1,085 5,680 80
Options (change) 1,031 5,255 67
Destination 995 800 800
Total Price $34,125 $33,980 $36,180
Total Invoice $32,628 $31,818 $33,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year201820142014
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,125$33,980$36,180
Adjustments for Features-2,4550-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$33,980$34,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$32,628$31,818$33,830
Adjustments for Features-2,3470-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,281$31,818$32,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820142014
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,155$3,700$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3470-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length178.1 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested212565%
Total Not Requested115035%

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