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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $32,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $29,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaEscalade
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $53,850
Base Invoice $19,255 $49,811
2.7L V6 1,005  
Convenience Package 970  
Premium Package 1,300  
Navigation system 1,200  
Select Edition   3,490
2.7L V6 840  
Convenience Package 865  
Premium Package 1,160  
Navigation system 1,075  
Select Edition   2,897
Options (change) 4,475 3,490
Options (change) 3,940 2,897
Destination 675 875
Total Price $25,840 $58,215
Total Invoice $23,870 $53,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,614
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaEscalade
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6345hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/70-17
Total Price$25,840$58,215
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$52,675
Total Invoice$23,870$53,583
Adjustments for Features0-5,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$48,484

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaEscalade
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,099

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in116.0 in
Length189.0 in198.9 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.5,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.063.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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