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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,265 $36,835 $19,895
Panoramic sunroof 995 995  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Panoramic sunroof 945 945  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 995 995 3,550
Options (change) 945 945 3,150
Destination 1,245 1,245 675
Total Price $31,505 $39,075 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,633
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I3250hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$31,505$39,075$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,130-8,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,375$30,370$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeOptima
TrimSELTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$6,455$12,030$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$8,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-218-4880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202008
ModelEscapeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in186.4 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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