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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: $36,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $29,940 $36,040
Safe and Smart Package 1,295    
Cargo tray 90 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Safe and Smart Package 1,230    
Cargo tray 86 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 945    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,380 5,230 430
Options (change) 2,261 4,738 358
Destination 1,095 850 850
Total Price $36,095 $36,020 $37,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,236
Model Year201920162016
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,095$36,020$37,320
Adjustments for Features-1,4900-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$36,020$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201920162016
ModelEscapeOptimaOptima
TrimTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,680$5,190$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-278

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192016
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length178.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested280056%
Total Not Requested220044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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