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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $46,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $44,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelOptimaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSX Limited TurboLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $33,140 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Cargo net 50      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900 1,900 1,900
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Cargo net 42      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,691 1,691 1,691
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 50 2,630 2,630 2,035
Options (change) 42 2,341 2,341 1,811
Destination 825 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $36,375 $82,920 $87,520 $96,025
Total Invoice $34,007 $78,681 $83,051 $91,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,071
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelOptimaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSX Limited TurboLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$36,375$82,920$87,520$96,025
Adjustments for Features0-10,120-12,145-15,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$72,800$75,375$80,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$34,007$78,681$83,051$91,166
Adjustments for Features0-9,603-11,525-14,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,007$69,078$71,526$76,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,448$7,187

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelOptimaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSX Limited TurboLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HDMI port  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Streaming video support  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Speaker lights$100   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,750$15,870$17,895$21,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,120$12,145$15,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,603-11,525-14,901

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in203.9 in
Width72.1 in80.5 in
Height57.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.494.2 ft3

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